EVERTON legend Neville Southall has urged the Toffees’ star men to resist overtures from the Premier League’s top sides and remain at Goodison Park.

David Moyes’ side face a crucial summer having finished their Premier League campaign in seventh place.

The Scot has intimated that investment will dictate whether his team can break into the upper echelons of the league, but will have been heartened by his side’s strong second half to the season.

And with the likes of Marouane Fellaini, Jack Rodwell and club Player of the Season Leighton Baines all linked with big money moves away from Merseyside, Moyes is desperate to keep the core of his squad together.

Southall, who made 750 appearances during 16 years at the club, has urged those players to commit their future to Everton, and believes Goodison Park is the ideal place for any player to play.

“Why anyone would want to leave Everton is beyond me anyway,” said the former Wales goalkeeper. “Even for Manchester United, Chelsea or anyone. This is the place to be.

“This club is in the best city in the world, the best football city in the world and with the best football fans in the world.

“Goodison is always a special place for me.