David Moyes admits this period will be challenging for Everton
Writing in his Everton vs Brentford programme notes, Moyes has urged Toffees fans to continue their superb support ahead of what he reckons will be a ‘difficult’ period.
“Your backing will play a big part in any success we have here. We need your voices and support in the good times and also in the bad moments,” the Everton manager stated.
“Like every other club at this time of the season, injuries and suspensions are starting to hit hard. We have certainly had more than our fair share since the start of the season, and with AFCON thrown into the mix as well, it has left us a little short right now.
“I always knew that this would be a difficult period for us due to having a relatively light squad but we hope that we will be able to pull it back together as the month of January goes on and players start to return.”
One positive on the injury front is that Jack Grealish is expected to start as he’s recovering well from his illness over Christmas.
David Moyes frustrated over recent refereeing decisions
Moyes also touched on the recent refereeing decisions that have gone against Everton in recent weeks and appeared to throw in a sarcastic dig at the PGMOL.
“More recently we seem to be finding that we are on the wrong end of an increasing number of contentious decisions,” the Scotsman explained.
“We also seem to be receiving really good reasons for those decisions not being given, some we’ve not heard before. We have no choice but to accept them and move on.
“Even our recent away trip to Burnley saw a couple of decisions fail to go in our favour. Despite that, we still returned home with a point on a day when, I have to admit, we did not produce one of our better performances.”
Moyes was left raging after the Arsenal game as he believes his side should’ve been awarded a penalty, and former referee Mark Clattenburg admitted it could’ve gone either way.
Troy Parrott’s potential transfer to Everton takes interesting twist over the last 24 hours
Everton have been linked with a move to sign AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott over the last few months.
It was reported back in November that Everton were scouting Parrott and were actually in attendance when he scored twice for the Republic of Ireland against Portugal.
The Toffees have been informed that Parrott would cost around £31m after his prolific season in the Dutch league.
The 23-year-old has netted 16 times in 22 outings for Alkmaar, and that’s without mentioning the five goals he’s scored for Ireland.
Now, there is an interesting development emerging which could boost Everton in the race to land his signature.
Everton given hope of signing Troy Parrott
Parrott was a very hot topic in the Everton sphere towards the end of 2025, but those rumours have gone a little bit quiet recently.
That can sometimes be a good sign though, as Toffees staff may be quietly working on the deal behind the scenes.
Interestingly, Alkmaar have actually just signed a new striker over the last 24 hours, as they announced the addition of Jizz Hornkamp from Heracles Almelo.
Hornkamp cost just shy of £4m, which is actually one of Alkmaar’s most expensive signings in their history.
So, that does appear to point towards the fact that they’re anticipating Parrott to leave this month, with Everton well-placed to land his signature.
Everton face competition for Troy Parrott
It’s understood that Everton aren’t the only Premier League club wanting to sign Parrott this winter window.
According to GiveMeSport, Leeds United are showing an interest in the 23-year-old and West Ham have also been namechecked previously.
According to GiveMeSport, Leeds United are showing an interest in the 23-year-old and West Ham have also been namechecked previously.
