Former Everton Chief Sets Terms for David Moyes’ Contract Extension: Should They Support Him?

David Moyes took over at Everton in January 2025 with the club sitting just a point above the relegation zone. Everton have since secured three wins from their last five Premier League matches, scoring ten goals and conceding six.

This includes a strong 3-0 victory over Chelsea and a tough 3-2 win against Newcastle United. James Garner leads with six league assists, matched by Jack Grealish, while Iliman Ndiaye contributes with three. Following a 2-2 draw at Brentford, the team prepares for the Merseyside derby on 19 April, aiming for European qualification.

Wyness outlines what Moyes deserves from Everton

Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness stated on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast that the club must quickly secure Moyes on a two-year deal. Even though Moyes’ current contract runs until 2027, the board is eager to extend his stay. Wyness, who managed the club between 2004 and 2009 and now advises elite teams, understands these negotiations well.

He proposed a straightforward approach: a 20 percent increase on Moyes’ reported £5 million annual salary, a two-year extension with an additional option, and a performance-based bonus structure. With Everton currently eighth and looking towards Europe, Wyness believes both parties can reach an agreement quickly. Former West Ham scout Mick Brown concurs, highlighting that Everton is unlikely to repeat West Ham’s error of parting ways with Moyes for a flashier choice, only to find themselves struggling again.

“I’ve had the pleasure of negotiating with David on a few contract situations.

“I know how things might go from his side, but I’ve got no idea how the Friedkins will look at it. What should happen is that David should get a 20 percent increase. There should be another two-year contract with an option.

“There should be another new bonus structure. All those things are achievable. He’s deserved them. All parties could live with that and it could be happy. I would expect there to be a pretty quick resolution.

“That’s the sort of way I would be approaching it if I were there right now. And that’s pretty much how they’re going to be thinking about it as well.”

Does Everton's ambition require they support Moyes now?

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: David Moyes, Manager of Everton, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

The rationale for an extension is evident when comparing the club's situation 15 months ago to now. After years of managerial turnover and fluctuations between relegation fears and mid-table challenges, Moyes has established crucial stability. He has expressed his affection for the job and desire to remain, simplifying negotiations.

Under the Friedkin Group, the club is finally focused on long-term planning, resolving finances and preparing for regular matches at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Granting Moyes a new deal now indicates to players and the league that Everton is building something sustainable. Delaying until 2027 could create unnecessary uncertainty that could destabilize the squad. The logical approach is to settle this now, reward the man who has stabilized the club, and maintain the momentum.