David Moyes, the new manager of Everton, has surprised many by actively pursuing a striker, a position he was previously reluctant to strengthen during his time at West Ham. Moyes has reportedly set his sights on Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, a player West Ham had also been interested in signing.
The situation is ironic, given Moyes’ past hesitation to sign a striker at West Ham, despite fans’ frustration and the team’s need for a clinical finisher. Moyes had previously stated that he wouldn’t sign a player for the sake of it, but now he seems to be taking a different approach at Everton.
Delap’s £40m release clause is considered reasonable for a top young striker, and Moyes has asked his Everton bosses to keep close tabs on the player’s situation. West Ham had been hopeful of signing Delap, but Moyes’ interest could complicate their plans.
The situation highlights a change in the landscape, with Everton’s financial situation no longer being a major concern, while West Ham now faces serious Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) difficulties. This could potentially give Everton an advantage in the pursuit of Delap.
