Everton manager David Moyes has acknowledged the likely departure of veteran midfielder Idrissa Gueye as the Premier League season draws to a close, raising doubts about the Senegal international’s future at Goodison Park.
Gueye, who turns 36 in September, is nearing the end of his contract and has yet to agree on new terms with the club.
With Everton planning a significant overhaul of their squad in the summer, the experienced midfielder is not expected to be at the centre of the club’s rebuilding strategy.
Moyes suggested that Gueye’s age and declining stamina are key factors under consideration.
“Look, I think Idrissa Gueye has done fantastically well, he really has, he’s surprised me a lot. He’s not a spring chicken, and we’re mindful of that,” Moyes said.
“We’ve tried to rest him on odd occasions, here and there, but he’s done so well, he’s kept playing.”
The Everton boss praised the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder’s ability to break up play and his importance in the dressing room.
“There’s a certain group of players here who he’s very helpful to and they see him as a top player and a gentleman as well, they rely on him a lot, but for me, he’s done so well.”
Gueye is among 11 players expected to leave Everton at the end of the season, marking a significant shift in the club’s playing personnel.
Moyes, who has overseen a notable improvement in form since his return to the club, will look to reshape the squad as he aims to build on this momentum during the upcoming transfer window.
