Everton FC manager David Moyes seeks strategy talks with board

DAVID Moyes wants talks with Everton’s board this summer to decide whether their strategy is “workable”.

The Blues boss wants to ascertain how financial restraints will effect his hopes of strengthening a squad that has largely underwhelmed this season.

Moyes knows that without plans for a new stadium and a new owner, he will have limited funds.

And Moyes says he will have to assess whether the board’s vision is one he can make work, as he also faces the task of staving off growing interest in rising midfield star Jack Rodwell, and tying Marouane Fellaini to a new contract.

The Scot, who celebrated nine years in charge at Goodison Park today, said: “At the end of the season, it’s important we find a route to go forward.

“The chairman and the people on the board will listen to my views and they’ll need to tell me what the strategy is for the club.

“I will see if what they are talking about is workable.”

Moyes is determined to keep hold of Rodwell despite mounting reported interest from Manchester United and Manchester City, but concedes he may have to sell.

Reports over the weekend claimed United had already agreed a £25m deal in principle to sign the England Under-21 star, but Moyes will strongly resist a deal.

He cited Wayne Rooney’s exit from Goodison Park in 2004 as an example, intimating he would have liked to retain the home-grown youngster at the club.

He said: “I am reluctant (to sell Rodwell) because I’m trying to build a football team not dismantle one.

“I just couldn’t imagine Liverpool really wanting to sell one of their own, Steven Gerrard or Jamie Carragher, too easily.

“They have always done everything to keep them. It is the same with me. I wanted to keep Wayne. I also want to keep Jack.

“I am reluctant to sell my best players.

“I don’t see that as being good for any manager, but I also understand that there may be financial situations which might mean that has to be the case.”

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