Moyes Eyes Reunion With Veteran Full-Back
Everton are reportedly considering a shock move for Kyle Walker, offering the veteran defender a genuine Premier League lifeline after Burnley’s relegation. David Moyes has struggled to solve his right-back problem all summer, and the 36-year-old’s availability has quickly reopened old interest.
This isn’t the first time these two parties have circled each other. Everton came close to signing Walker last summer, only to watch him choose Burnley instead following his exit from Manchester City. That switch, unexpected at the time, still delivered plenty. He started 35 Premier League matches during Burnley’s relegation campaign, showing little sign of slowing down despite his advancing years.
Notably, Walker’s contract at Turf Moor still has 12 months remaining, meaning any Everton move would need careful negotiation around a compensation fee. However, given Burnley’s relegation, a workable agreement between the two clubs seems entirely plausible should Everton formalise their interest.
Walker’s current form only strengthens his case. He opened this season by converting the winning penalty in Burnley’s Carabao Cup victory over Notts County, hardly the display of a player fading from relevance. That composure under pressure remains one of his enduring qualities, even this deep into his career.
A Familiar Search For Right-Back Solutions
Right-back has proven a stubborn problem area for Moyes throughout the summer. Everton have already been linked with several alternatives, including Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz and Tottenham’s Djed Spence, without landing a definitive solution. Walker’s experience, six Premier League titles collected during his City years, offers something few younger options can match.
Financially, this move would represent excellent value regardless of outcome. Given his contract situation at Burnley, Everton could likely secure his services for a modest fee, freeing up resources elsewhere in the squad.
Whether Moyes ultimately pursues this reunion remains uncertain. Given his previous interest and Everton’s persistent need at right-back, according to Read Everton, this saga looks set to develop further before the window closes.
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