David Moyes, the manager of Everton, has not had any direct communication with Dan Friedkin, the club’s owner and chair, in the past 20 months since he returned to the club. Moyes confirmed this during a press conference on Friday, revealing that he has not met or spoken with Friedkin, who is the founder and CEO of The Friedkin Group (TFG), since he took over as manager in January 2025. This lack of contact comes at a time when the club is under scrutiny over its management and future direction, especially after a busy and controversial transfer window. Moyes also responded to the conclusion of the transfer window, which saw several key players sold, including Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest. The sale initially sparked backlash from Everton fans, leading TFG to reverse the decision. However, Moyes said the club ended up with a weaker squad after also selling players like Iliman Ndiaye, Beto, Tim Iroegbunam, and Nathan Patterson. Despite this, Moyes expressed confidence that the fans could still help the team achieve "something special" this season, acknowledging that the club needs more support from its supporters. The manager emphasized the need for alignment at the top of the club, noting that the new owners are still getting to know the club and its operations. He mentioned that his main point of contact at Everton is the club’s chief executive, Angus Kinnear, and that he has not had any direct conversations with Dan Friedkin. TFG’s leadership at the club includes Marc Watts, who serves as both TFG president and Everton’s executive chair, and Rishi Majithia, Friedkin’s son-in-law, who acts as the owner’s representative on a daily basis. Moyes acknowledged the challenges ahead but remained positive, stating that his return to the club has been reinvigorating. He stressed the importance of fan support and expressed confidence that Evertonians would continue to back the team through the difficulties. "I believe they are with us," he said. "I love Everton and always have done." Moyes is now focused on overcoming the current obstacles and ensuring the club moves forward smoothly.