David Moyes agrees to rejoin Everton after productive talks with TFG

Owners hope Moyes can steer team away from relegation.

David Moyes has agreed in principle to become Everton’s new manager and is set to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract.

David Moyes has agreed in principle to become Everton’s new manager and is set to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Moyes met representatives from the Friedkin Group (TFG), ­Everton’s new owner, on Friday to discuss a return to the club he managed from 2002 to 2013. Negotiations advanced well and a deal is set to be announced on Saturday morning.