4 months ago 30th Jul 10:57
David Moyes is close to signing a new contract with the club.
David Moyes, admits that trying to sign new players has delayed him from agreeing terms.
Moyes, who joined Everton as manager in 2002, confirmed in mid-July that he had opened talks on a new contract with chairman Bill Kenwright.
The Scot has 12 months left on his current deal but made it known that he wanted assurances on this summer's transfer budget and the club's future direction.
Everton, who finished fifth in the Premier League last season, are yet to make a major signing this summer - though Sporting Lisbon claim they have turned down an £11.8m offer from the club for Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho.
Moyes submitted an ambitious five-year plan to owner Kenwright that was designed to build on the club's last campaign but it remains to be seen how much cash he has to spend.
Everton are on the verge of selling striker Andrew Johnson to Fulham, in a deal which BBC Sport understands could eventually rise to £13m.
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