lan Myers has issued an update on the possibility that David Weir could leave Brighton to join David Moyes as Everton director of football.
Moyes has returned to Goodison Park as their manager for a second spell in charge, returning 12 years after he first left the Toffees.
Weir played under Moyes at Everton and then joined his coaching staff after retiring from playing. The Scotsman has since worked his way to becoming the technical director at Brighton.
Myers was asked on social media if there was any truth to that Weir may be on his way to link up with Moyes at Everton again, the Sky Sports journalist responded by saying “not that I’m aware.”
David Moyes will need to move quickly to strengthen his Everton squad
Football Insider opinion
Moyes’ return to the Everton dugout will give Toffees fans a reason to be more optimistic once again.
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The Liverpool-based club have struggled mightily since controversially left for Manchester United, and will be hoping he can inspire the club to top six finishes like he did in his first spell.
However, the January transfer window will be key to any Everton success this season as their squad is currently devoid of any top-level talent.
Profit and sustainability rules will limit the transfer budget that Moyes has to work with, and sources told Football Insider that the owners have pumped £233million into the club to help with repaying existing loans and paying for the new stadium development.
Moyes will likely have to look for loan or bargain-price options to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window, as reported by Football Insider’s Peter O’Rourke.
