Everton ready bid to seal Emanuel Emegha transfer after Chelsea twists

Everton are preparing for the summer transfer window with David Moyes nearly securing their Premier League status already.

Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham extended the Toffees’ unbeaten run in the Premier League to nine games, with a 17-point gap to the bottom three now.

Moyes’ side have not suffered a defeat in any competition since their 2-0 loss to Bournemouth in the FA Cup on 8 February.

Everton’s resolve will be firmly tested next time out, though, when they face league leaders and local rivals Liverpool at Anfield on 2 April.

Everton prepare new bid for Emanuel Emegha

As the Toffees look ahead to pastures new at Bramley-Moore Dock, which will host their Premier League games next term, they have set their sights on striker Emanuel Emegha.

According to TBR Football, Everton are readying a bid for the Strasbourg striker, who has also attracted interest from fellow top-flight sides West Ham and Newcastle.

Chelsea are also scouting the striker, while BlueCo own both the Stamford Bridge outfit and Strasbourg.

But it is currently Moyes’ side who lead the race for Emegha’s services, and the 22-year-old is keen on moving to the Premier League.

Emegha could be a strong signing for Everton

The Toffees have successfully staved off the threat of relegation to the Championship, but a top-half finish is likely beyond their capabilities this term, as they sit 10 points adrift of 10th place Bournemouth.

But next season, Everton will have loftier ambitions in mind, while Emegha’s signature could help them enjoy a more fruitful campaign.

The Toffees’ current joint-top scorers in the Premier League this term are Beto, who was on particularly good form last month, and Iliman Ndiaye who have each scored six goals in the top-flight.

While Emegha has been likened to Nidaye, he has proven himself to be more prolific than the former Sheffield United man.

The Strasbourg forward has notched 11 goals in 23 appearances for the Ligue 1 outfit this term, so he could be able to provide Everton with the extra firepower they need.

This is certainly one to watch ahead of the summer.

Everton final league position predicted by supercomputer after West Ham draw

Everton have all but secured Premier League safety despite having to settle for a point at home to West Ham.

Improvements have certainly been made at Everton ever since the appointment of David Moyes, though there have been the occasional concerns.

The Toffees are unbeaten in their last nine league encounters, though only four of them have ended in victory with their 1-1 draw with West Ham the latest case of dropped points.

With that said, securing Premier League safety has been the goal for Everton after the dismal start to the campaign they had, and it seems as though they have all but cemented their place in England’s top flight next season.

Moyes is the catalyst behind Everton revival

When Sean Dyche was in charge, relegation seemed like a genuine possibility for Everton, and had they not acted when they did, it could have been a very different story at this stage in the season.

However, Moyes has completely changed their fortunes around, and there is plenty of optimism to be had ahead of their move to Bramley-Moore Dock.

According to the latest Opta supercomputer predictions, Everton are forecasted to finish 16th in the Premier League, with a zero per cent chance of relegation.

Of course, given their current position in the league, they also have a zero per cent chance of achieving any form of qualification, though that will come as little surprise.

Moyes’ side are predicted to finish the season on 44 points, 20 points clear of Ipswich Town who are forecast to occupy the final relegation spot.

West Ham, despite being one spot below the Toffees as it stands, are expected to finish one place above come the end of the season.

Everton must turn draws into wins

Given the turnaround at Goodison Park this season, it is hard to be overly critical. However, the number of draws is becoming somewhat of a concern heading into the new campaign.

Attacking quality has been lacking for Everton this season, and the recent form of Beto hasn’t helped particularly much.

While the focus for now will be on the pitch, the number of draws showcases the need for an injection of quality in the final third once the summer comes around.