Everton’s 2025 narrative blends triumph and uncertainty. Safety is secured and Bramley Moore Dock Stadium stands ready, yet questions linger over finances and competitiveness. Everton finished 13th with 43 points, their best tally since Carlo Ancelotti. Pickford kept 11 clean sheets, Garner emerged in midfield, and McNeil provided seven assists. Attendance averaged 97 percent at Goodison during its farewell tour. But wages to turnover remain at 84 percent, above UEFA’s 70 percent benchmark. Sponsorship contracts with Bet UK plus and Hummel expire in 2026, pressing commercial teams to capitalise on the new ground’s allure. Calvert-Lewin’s injuries persist and loan star Danjuma returns unless a fee is agreed. Dyche requests three signings: an aerial striker, a creative ten, and right back cover. Funding may rely on sales, with Onana linked to PSG for 55 million pounds. The board must balance ambition against past Financial Fair Play scares. Fans relish turning the docks blue but crave a sporting vision matching architectural ambition. Success hinges on prudent strategy; missteps could revive old anxieties. The answer unfolds beside the Mersey when the first ball is kicked in August.
