David Moyes has revealed that discussions regarding a new contract at Everton have stalled following the announcement that the club is exploring a sale. The Friedkin Group, Everton’s current owners, indicated last week their intent to sell their controlling interest in the club.

Moyes, who is in the final year of his contract, expressed that he does not foresee any immediate developments on new terms. At a recent press conference, he stated:

“There’s been plenty of talks happening through the summer but maybe with the way things have gone at the moment, there’s maybe been a bit of a lull, trying to get things in order.”

He emphasized that contract negotiations are not his primary concern, saying:

“But like I’ve said many times, it’s not the most important thing for me. I just want to keep trying to drive Everton on and build them up, and see if we can continue to improve.”

Moyes returned to Everton in January 2025, successfully guiding the team away from relegation in their last season at Goodison Park and achieving a 13th-place finish last term.

Currently, Everton remains unbeaten in the Premier League, sitting in fifth place after six matches. Moyes is preparing for their upcoming match against Chelsea on Saturday, noting:

“Anytime I’ve played Chelsea, it’s always been a good game. It was always tough. But we will do our best. We’re in quite a good place. We’ve been playing well ourselves.”