Everton’s soon-to-be new owners The Friedkin group are considering replacing manager Sean Dyche with former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri, per reports.
TFG, who also owns Roma, have agreed on a deal with the Toffees’ majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri to purchase his 94.1% controlling stake in the club, pending Premier League checks.
The takeover is expected to be officially completed by December and one of the first things TFG could look at is a change in manager.
Dyche has come under scrutiny after Everton have picked up just one point from their first five games of the season, fuelling fears that they could be plunged into another relegation battle.
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, TFG are looking at potentially appointing Sarri as Everton’s new boss if Dyche fails to turn results around.
It’s claimed that Sarri could also bring Daniele Tognaccini to Everton with him, who is one of the best-known fitness coaches in Italy.
Dyche’s contract at Everton is set to expire at the end of the season, as well as that of Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell, so TFG could reportedly part ways with both of them.
Sources close to Everton maintain that Dyche has the full backing of the club, but if results don’t improve ultimately a decision will have to be made on his future.
We have been unable to confirm whether TFG are interested in appointing Sarri as Everton manager, but we can confirm that Graham Potter has been discussed as an option.
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan has also been linked with a switch to Goodison Park, and Baggies journalist Chris Lepkowski has admitted that Everton’s reported interest ‘concerns’ him.
