David Moyes
David Moyes has made it clear that he wants both Iliman Ndiaye and Seamus Coleman to remain at Everton for the upcoming season. Despite the ongoing speculation regarding Ndiaye’s future amid interest from top clubs, Moyes emphasized his commitment to keeping the player at Goodison Park. Additionally, Moyes expressed his desire to retain Coleman, the club captain, even if his role transitions away from playing.
David Moyes said: “He is the last person I would consider selling. There are others as well [that I wouldn’t want to sell], but my point is I have no interest in hearing the talk if there is talk out there. I don’t think there is any club that is not a selling club at the right value for their player. I am not saying that means he is for sale, I am not, I just think it is a genuine thing where there is a price where people would say: ‘well, we have to do something.’ But it is getting too hard to build teams and also supporters are looking for a quick return which managers are not getting. So why would we be giving up their better players?”
Moyes further reflected on past experiences with player sales, noting, “Maybe in years gone by when I had to sell Wayne Rooney, Jack Rodwell, Joleon Lescott and other ones at different times. I think every club is sometimes in a position where they have to sell.”
David Moyes also commented on Seamus Coleman’s future: “I would make a place for him, one way or the other, whatever happened. There are no discussions at the moment, the focus is on the games. Obviously, we’re working on things when we need to but if I’m honest, we’ve not really sat down and talked to Seamus. I talk to Seamus privately, and I’d like Seamus to stay at the club one way or another. People could question him as a player, but I think he was elite level and what he’s got in terms of the characteristics he brings to the football club, he’s got a lot of Everton DNA in it. I think I need to retain that through the building, whether that’s the academy, helping the young ones or even this morning when he was digging out the senior players, a couple of them for not running back or doing their work correctly.”
Moyes highlighted Coleman’s invaluable presence at the club, both on and off the pitch. Even though Coleman has only made five appearances this season, Moyes praised his leadership and influence, stating, “He’s got a great idea of what the club requires. I have been away from the club, but I think he has been an ambassador for the club probably more than anybody. He was maybe one of the only people the supporters would believe and listen to, so I hope there is a role that we can make if it is not playing. Let’s be fair he has had a brilliant career.”
The Everton manager humorously recounted a conversation with staff about Coleman’s initial transfer fee, saying, “One of the staff said the other day: ‘Bloody hell gaffer, what did you pay sixty grand for him for?’ I said: ‘I know it was far too much!’ We are happy to joke about with it.”
In summary, Moyes’ comments underscore his commitment to retaining key players like Ndiaye and Coleman, emphasizing their importance to Everton’s future both on and off the field.
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