Everton have found themselves battling their Premier League rivals over a number of summer targets.
Despite the Friedkins providing Everton with financial backing, it is proving to be a difficult market for Angus Kinnear to operate in.
Premier League clubs are all looking to make some major improvements on the back of a turbulent 2024/25 campaign.
Seeing Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United finish just above the drop zone has shown no one is safe ahead of the new term.
Moyes is desperate to see Everton upgrade their squad this summer.
The clock is now ticking down on any late arrivals at Finch Farm ahead of their trip to the United States next week.
However, Everton have now discovered the fate of one of their reported targets, and he is not heading to Finch Farm.
Everton and Leeds United learn Kyle Walker-Peter will join West Ham
It is believed Everton held an interest in Kyle Walker-Peters this summer following his exit from Southampton as a free agent.
In a sudden twist on Thursday, Besiktas cancelled their deal for Walker-Peters, with the defender delaying his medical in Turkey.
On Friday morning, the reasoning may have become clear as Fabrizio Romano shared West Ham had agreed to sign the ‘fantastic‘ 28-year-old.
Walker-Peters is set to remain in England now, with the Hammers setting up a medical for him to play Premier League football next season.
Along with the Blues, Leeds United also held interest in Walker-Peters, but it seems as if the right-back is keen to stay down south.
Moyes is keen to see Everton sign a new full-back this summer, though.
Clearly, Kinnear can now cross Walker-Peters off his board, with Everton now needing to eye other targets.
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Everton’s full-back options leave a lot to be desired
Nathan Patterson faces a make-or-break campaign at Everton, with Moyes ready to offload the defender if he is unable to prove himself this season.
On the other side of the defence, Vitaliy Mykolenko is crying out for some support at left-back.
An injury to the Ukraine international would really put the cat amongst the pigeons, with Everton not having another senior option.
Everton are focusing on attacking additions, but it is clear they cannot neglect their full-back search.
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