Everton primed for £70m bonanza as Hill Dickinson Stadium could ‘swing it’ in transfer market, ‘I’ve been told…’

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David Moyes will be hoping to see an Everton squad worthy of playing in their new stadium come together over the summer.

The stadium move has been years in the waiting and Everton fans have now gone through the emotional farewell to Goodison Park.

Opportunities will still be on offer for the fans to take in the Old Lady as the Friedkins plan to keep Goodison Park open as they will use the historic ground to host Everton’s women.

With a state-of-the-art stadium now ready for Moyes and his men to move in over the coming months, there is a greater expectation from the fans.

The Hill Dickinson Stadium is expected to transform Everton’s finances with much greater revenue brought into the club as a result.

Not only will this provide the club with greater financial freedom in the market, but Moyes is also hoping there will be another huge boost when operating in the transfer window.

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Everton expecting Hill Dickinson boost in summer window

According to iNews, Everton are holding further transfer meetings this week during the short break in the market.

The Friedkins are ready to financially back Moyes, but Everton will be keen to use the loan market to their advantage.

However, the report also claims Everton consider their new stadium as a huge attraction to bring in players of higher calibre than in previous years.

Speaking to Everton News, TBR Football’s Finance Expert Adam Williams has shared the expected gains as a result of the stadium move this summer.

“I’ve been told repeatedly that they are hoping that total stadium-linked revenues will hit £70m next season. They will have the chance to push the envelope further in seasons to come, especially if the financial lead to a higher calibre of signing, which in turn creates a more attractive product than they can offer fans,” he said.

“That might mean higher ticket prices, however, and The Friedkin Group need to make sure they get that they understand the tradition of Everton as the People’s Club.

“But it’s all about maximising the return on investment on the stadium on a net basis. Remember, you have to offset the cost of the stadium against the interest payments.”

It has been suggested Everton could make their signings after 30 June when the new PSR window opens providing the club a fresh start.

“The loan that JP Morgan have organised for them has reduced the short-term interest burden, but it will still be a significant operational cost from year to year,” Williams added.

“Significantly, those interest payments will be deducted from their PSR calculation too. Infrastructure investment is exempt from PSR but only up until the point that the asset – the stadium, in this case – is active, so they need to put themselves on the best footing to make the most out of it.”

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Hill Dickinson Stadium could help Everton land Jack Grealish

In what would be a huge statement from the Friedkins, it has been claimed Everton are keen to sign Jack Grealish this summer.

But it is not just the 29-year-old as Everton are also eyeing James McAtee from Manchester City in a potential double raid.

These are two players who have become accustomed to the big stage and playing in some of Europe’s top arenas.

Along with the financial gains, Williams agrees that Moyes could receive a big boost in selling the club to players like Grealish with the aid of their new home.

“It makes perfect sense that the new stadium is being pitched to players to potential new signings as a bonus,” he added.

“Players are human beings and just as the new stadium has excited both Everton fans and the general football-watching public, the chance to be involved will be attractive to players too. If Everton and another club are offering a player a similar financial package, the allure of the Hill Dickinson Stadium might swing it in their favour.

“I think that’s why we need to look beyond just the finances of infrastructure developments like this sometimes and consider the soft power that they gives football clubs. In turn, that helps boost their brand and unlocks new revenue generation opportunities which might not immediately be obviously linked to the stadium but which can be traced back to it all the same.”

A huge summer awaits Everton both on and off the pitch but it is becoming clear the club feel they are making the right steps towards becoming a club to be reckoned with.