Everton appear increasingly minded to keep Adam Aznou in David Moyes' plans for the 2026/27 season, after an encouraging summer from the young left-back. According to TeamTalk, the current picture points towards the Morocco international remaining on Merseyside rather than heading out on loan. There is a growing sense that Aznou has used pre-season exactly as he needed to. After a difficult first year following his move from Bayern Munich for around £8million, the 20-year-old has responded with the kind of performances that force internal discussion. The key detail is clear, Everton "have not informed the Moroccan international of any plans to send him out on loan as of yet", and "as things stand, the Toffees intend to retain him as part of David Moyes' squad for 2026/27." ## Adam Aznou pushing into Everton plans Aznou's debut campaign brought only one senior appearance, so this summer has carried added significance. By all accounts, he has impressed with "attacking intent and defensive solidity in pre-season", showing the balance required from a modern full-back. Those close to the situation believe Moyes sees him as "a useful option within the current group", which matters at a club trying to build depth and reliability across the back line. There is also encouragement in the longer-term view. Everton hold "huge belief in his potential", and that belief seems to be shaping the current decision. Rather than rushing him into a temporary move elsewhere, the club look prepared to assess whether regular involvement can now come under Moyes directly. ## David Moyes weighing left-back depth That said, this is not a closed situation. TeamTalk adds that "the picture could shift should Everton complete the signing of another player capable of operating in the same role." If that happens, Aznou's route to minutes may become less straightforward. For now, however, Everton's stance suggests genuine confidence in his development. From the player's side, the message is equally positive. Aznou "is keen to stay and build on his pre-season form", while he is also "enjoying himself at the club and is keen to play as much as possible next season." After "a frustrating first year with no Premier League appearances", there is obvious motivation to change that quickly. ## Pre-season form offers Everton promise The coming weeks should provide firmer clarity on his place in the squad, but the indicators are favourable. Everton need competition, energy and upside in defensive areas, and Aznou has seemingly offered all three. If he carries this momentum forward, this could be the season in which he moves from prospect to trusted squad option at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. ## Our View From an Everton supporter's perspective, this is exactly the sort of update you want to hear. Too often, fans see young players arrive with promise and then drift into the background. In Aznou's case, it sounds like he has used pre-season properly and made people at the club take notice. If the reports are accurate, then keeping him around the first-team squad makes complete sense. The most pleasing part is that there appears to be "huge belief in his potential". Everton have needed more athleticism and forward thrust from wide areas, and a young full-back with confidence can change the dynamic of a side over a long season. If he has really shown "attacking intent and defensive solidity in pre-season", then that is a major plus for the team. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 13th in Premier League, 49 pts, 13W-10D-15L from 38 games, recent form LLDDL.