Everton are needing a big summer of transfers to match the quality of the squad to the ambition of the new owners.

April was always going to prove a difficult month for Everton with some seriously tough fixtures being played.

David Moyes has been able to secure the Toffees mathematical Premier League survival, though.

With their status for the 2025/26 campaign secured, Everton will now be able to plan ahead of the summer window.

Everton have held transfer discussions already and there will be a real desire from the 62-year-old manager to put his stamp on the side.

Moyes inherited a struggling squad from Sean Dyche back in January which is now starting to show some of the same frailties.

There is one player who Everton are said to be keen on signing this summer but they are now facing competition from Leeds United.

Leeds United to battle Everton over Sean Longstaff

Everton have a strong interest in Sean Longstaff and have been eyeing the Newcastle United midfielder since January.

A move in the winter window was not an option for the Englishman with Newcastle keen to keep their academy product as squad depth.

According to i News, Leeds United have now entered the race to sign the 27-year-old midfielder in the summer.

Longstaff has not picked up regular minutes this season under Eddie Howe after the return of Sandro Tonali from his ban.

Howe has suggested Longstaff could leave this summer already as the midfielder will be eyeing more regular game time.

Everton are at risk of losing some of their current midfielders over the coming weeks as their contracts come to an end.

Adding a player with Premier League and Champions League experience could be a huge boost for Moyes as Everton look to take a step forward next season.

Sean Longstaff has approved Everton move

Ahead of the summer, Longstaff has already approved a move to Everton with the midfielder expected to move on from Tyneside.

This is a player who Moyes is believed to be a big fan of heading into the transfer window.

But he is also a player who has not played a great deal of football this season for the Magpies given their strength in midfield.

Newcastle would green light Longstaff’s sale to Everton with the Toffees well aware of the asking price put on the player.

With Leeds potentially offering Longstaff a move closer to home, this could be an interesting twist ahead of the summer window opening.

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