Sean Dyche has acknowledged that securing a new Everton contract is the “last thing” on his mind, as he focuses on the more immediate challenges facing his team.
Dyche’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, but the Everton manager is more concerned with improving the team’s performance on the pitch.
Amid speculation over the club’s ownership, with John Textor in a period of exclusivity as he negotiates to buy Everton from Farhad Moshiri, Dyche was asked whether he had any plans to discuss his contract with a potential new owner.
His response, quoted in the Daily Mirror (13 September, page 64), made it clear that his personal contract situation is far from a priority.
“Absolutely not, I don’t have to [speak to a new owner about his contract]. These things take care of themselves,” Dyche said. “The last thing on my mind if I spoke to a new owner – if there was a new owner – would be my contract, that will sort itself out one way or another.”
Dyche emphasised that his main concern is getting Everton back on track, with his focus squarely on the team’s performance.
“That’s the other side of the business, they want to know you, what’s happening, where we’re at. My contract is the least of my concerns at the moment, the first of my concerns is the team winning football matches.”
Sean Dyche needs to trust his new Everton arrivals soon
Everton’s start to the Premier League season has been nothing short of dismal, with the Toffees yet to collect a single point. Despite a seemingly productive transfer window, Dyche’s side have failed to meet expectations.
The last game before the international break was a heartbreaker for Everton fans. Leading Bournemouth 2-0 in the 87th minute, the team somehow contrived to lose the match 3-2, highlighting the fragility within the squad.
Nevertheless, there were positives to take from that performance. New signings Iliman Ndiaye and Tim Iroegbunam, formerly of Aston Villa, were among Everton’s standout performers. Their displays demonstrated that the summer signings have bolstered the squad’s quality, even if results have not yet improved.
However, the fact that Dyche has yet to give opportunities to other summer arrivals, such as Jake O’Brien and Jesper Lindstrom, has raised questions.
These players could offer fresh energy and new options for a team clearly struggling to find form.
If Dyche can place his trust in these new recruits, Everton could quickly turn their fortunes around and begin climbing the table sooner than expected.