David Moyes has to abandon Everton plans for Idrissa Gana Gueye after what’s just come out
Everton are set for an interesting few months with some big decisions needing to be made over their contract situations.
Numerous players could be lost over the summer with Everton seeing a lot of their players nearing the end of their deals.
David Moyes will be keen to keep some of those players on Merseyside after what he has seen in his opening month-and-a-half in the job.
Everton want to hand Idrissa Gana Gueye a new contract with the midfielder playing a crucial role under the 61-year-old manager.
However, the Toffees may have to act quickly after what has just been shared about the Senegal international.
Everton’s Idrissa Gana Gueye outperforms Europe’s elite
Gueye has really impressed Everton fans this season with the midfielder playing consistently in the starting XI.
It has been a seriously impressive term for Gueye who has remained a regular across both managers on Merseyside this season.
Following the draw against Manchester United on Saturday, Gueye had racked up more tackles and successful ground duels than any other player across Europe’s top five leagues in 2025.
The 35-year-old has now totalled a staggering 41 tackles and 62 duels won with Moyes squeezing the best out of the midfielder.
Even Moyes has admitted Gueye has wowed him after his return to Goodison Park.
As each week goes by, it becomes more and more clear that this is a player who Everton need to tie down to a new deal.
David Moyes may have to change contract plans
Everton have lingered around the foot end of the table for large parts of the 2024/25 campaign following the struggles under Sean Dyche.
However, Moyes has been able to turn around the Toffees’ fortunes with big strides taken since the middle of January.
But it is clear Moyes is still focused on getting over the 40-point mark, which would normally suggest Premier League safety.
“The players will want their futures sorted. This club has just got its future sorted. It’s got new owners who are just beginning to filter into the building. I’ve said & the owners have stated, until we’re safe, we’re not looking at contracts,” Moyes said in Tuesday’s press conference.
“The fact of the matter is, it’s not. We used to talk about 40 points. I think because I’m an old one, I’m going to keep talking about 40 points. I think 40 sounds like the total you had to get. We have to make sure we get to 40.”
But with Gueye operating at such a level, the Everton boss may have to change shift his focus and do all he can to get the midfielder tied down to a new deal.
Gueye has suggested he wants to stay at Everton, but the terms will naturally have to suit him.
Everton did add to their midfielder over the January transfer window with the arrival of Carlos Alcaraz.
The Friedkins were keen to sign a new midfielder for Everton and they were able to secure the loan signing of the Argentine.
