David Moyes spotted holding private conversation with suggested...

Everton defeated Brighton & Hove Albion, giving David Moyes his second win since coming back to Merseyside.

But down on the south shore, there were some problems for the Toffees.

Shortly after full-time, Moyes discussed Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hamstring injury as a “genuine concern.”

The 28-year-old wasn’t the only one who suffered; Orel Mangala also developed his own problem.

The Friedkins are hoping to add two players this winter, so Kevin Thelwell will have his hands full in the days ahead.

Before the match, Moyes was seen having a secret conversation with a man that The Friedkin Group is eager to bring to Merseyside.

David Moyes spotted speaking to Everton target David Weir

Thelwell and Moyes are assessing their Everton transfer targets ahead of the final week of the transfer window.

This could well be Thelwell’s final transfer window at the club with the Friedkins reportedly looking to replace him.

It has been suggested Everton are targeting David Weir as Thelwell’s successor.

And on Saturday afternoon, Moyes was spotted speaking to the TFG target and Brighton chief, Weir, ahead of the game on the south coast.

Of course, what was said between the pair is not known but Weir does have previous with Everton having previously played for the Toffees.

Weir played 140 times for Everton under Moyes with the pair going way back.

Thelwell has now missed out on signing Ernest Nuamah this month as he looks set to go into the final week still searching his first signing.

The pressure may well be on the 51-year-old.

Weir and Moyes have a connection dating back to the former defender’s Merseyside playing days.

It has become evident since his return that Moyes is eager to appoint individuals he knows and has faith in.

Everton has hired Alan Irvine, who previously played midfield for Charlie Adam of Liverpool.

Since Moyes has so far produced the desired outcomes on the field, the Friedkins have been eager to accept his demands off it.

Moyes has added more than merely Irvine, as Billy McKinlay has been named Everton’s assistant manager.

Although Thelwell may still be employed at Goodison, TFG may already be working on a replacement for him when his contract expires this summer.