Moyes Confirms Everton Contract Talks Have Gone Quiet

David Moyes has confirmed that negotiations over a new contract at Everton have entered a quiet period. He described the stage as a lull rather than a breakdown, which suggests both sides still expect to keep talking.

A pause like this is common when a manager and club are in no rush to conclude terms. It does not, on its own, point to a departure, but it does mean the length and terms of Moyes's next deal remain open for now.

Moyes has managed Everton before and returned to the club in a more recent spell, so the question of how long he stays carries weight for the squad planning ahead. No timetable for a decision has been set out in the update.

Sport Transfers will report further developments as they emerge.