Everton have confirmed they will consider any serious bid for winger Dwight McNeil this summer, after the 26‑year‑old told manager David Moyes he wants to leave. The club’s stance was made clear following a failed January switch to Crystal Palace, and now the Merseyside side hopes a fee will free up money and squad space.

Why is McNeil on the market?

McNeil’s desire to depart grew during the January window when Palace appeared ready to sign him. Mick Brown, former Manchester United chief scout, told Football Insider that the deal collapsed at the last minute, leaving the player frustrated. "He told David Moyes he wants to leave," Brown said, adding that McNeil’s heart has been set on a move away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium for months. With only 14 Premier League starts this season, the winger is not in Moyes’ long‑term plans.

Which clubs could snap him up?

West Ham United have emerged as the most vocal suitor, with Nuno Espirito Santo looking to bolster his flanks after relegation. The Hammers see McNeil as a reliable option to aid a promotion push. Other clubs are monitoring the situation, but no concrete offers have been disclosed. If Everton secure a decent fee, they can target a replacement to improve width, while McNeil finally gets the chance he sought in January.

How does this fit Everton’s current season?

Everton sit 13th in the Premier League with 49 points from 38 games, a record of 13 wins, 10 draws and 15 losses, and a recent form of LLDDL. They have scored 47 goals and conceded 50, leaving them three goals short of a neutral goal difference and 36 points behind leaders Arsenal. The last result was a 1‑0 defeat at Tottenham on 24 May 2026, and the team has lost four of its last five matches. Offloading McNeil could free up wages and a transfer sum to address these deficiencies.

What are the next steps for Everton?

Moyes is expected to field offers over the summer, with the club likely to negotiate a fee that reflects McNeil’s Premier League experience. Should a deal go through, Everton will have the flexibility to sign a new wide player and potentially reinvest the proceeds into areas that need reinforcement, such as defensive solidity and goal‑scoring options. For McNeil, a move could finally deliver the fresh start he has been chasing since the aborted Palace transfer.