Newcastle Academy graduate as Moyes’ first signing is Everton’s ‘creative’

Everton are keen to sign a ‘creative’ Newcastle United player who recently expressed his desire to be ‘appreciated and valued’, according to a new report.

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David Moyes will begin his second spell as Everton manager on Wednesday night when the Toffees host Aston Villa at Goodison Park in the Premier League. Moyes, who previously managed Everton between 2002 and 2013 before joining Manchester United, was appointed as the club’s new manager last week following the sacking of Sean Dyche.

Everton have won just three of their 19 top-flight games under Dyche – form that leaves them hovering precariously above the drop zone in 16th place.

“It’s great to be back! I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Everton and I didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to return to this great club.” Moyes saidadding that he is “thrilled to be working with the Friedkin Group,” which completed a £400m takeover of Everton last month.

“Now we need Goodison and all Evertonians to play their part in getting behind the players in this important season so we can move into our wonderful new ground as a Premier League club,” added the Scot.

Executive chairman Marc Watts said: “We are delighted that David is joining us at this pivotal time in Everton’s history. With over a decade of experience at the club, he is the right leader to lead us into our final season at Goodison Park and our new stadium.”

Everton want Longstaff as Moyes’ first signing

If Moyes wants to keep Everton, he will no doubt be looking to add reinforcements to his squad in January. According to Chronicle Live, one of those reinforcements could come in the form of Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, who they claim is target for the Merseyside club this month.

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Longstaff has been in and out of Eddie Howe’s side this season, starting eight of their 20 Premier League games so far. Previously hailed by Howe as “creative” with a “very nice way of connecting the game”, the 27-year-old is under contract at St James’ Park until 2026.

In an interview with The i in November, he hinted that he was frustrated with the perception of his role in Howe’s team, saying that he wants to be “appreciated and appreciated.”

“Ultimately a lot of people don’t recognize how we play, what the patterns are, what my role is in the team,” he said. “I don’t throw the ball over someone’s head like Bruno (Guimares) does, that’s what catches the eye, but there are many ways to win a football match. My job is to make them flourish as best they can and get into the area and score goals when I can.”