Gareth Southgate has reportedly emerged as a potential target for the US-based Friedkin Group, which is poised to take control of Everton.
Led by chairman Dan Friedkin, the group reached an agreement this week to purchase Farhad Moshiri’s majority 94% stake in the club for approximately £400 million.
However, the deal still awaits regulatory approval from the Premier League, the Football Association, and the Financial Conduct Authority.
With a net worth of £5.7 billion, Friedkin’s acquisition could pave the way for Everton to transition into their new stadium debt-free next year.
TalkSPORT suggests that the new owners might consider parting ways with current manager Sean Dyche to make room for the ex-England boss.
Dyche has been at the helm since January 2023, overseeing 70 matches, with a record of 23 wins, 19 draws, and 28 defeats. His contract is set to expire in June next year, meaning Everton would only need to pay a modest compensation sum should they decide to terminate his tenure.
Southgate departed from his role as the England men’s national team manager in July, shortly after the team experienced back-to-back losses in European Championship finals.
His connection with the Football Association spans over a decade, including three years as manager of the England U21 side.
To date, Southgate’s only club management experience came during his time at Middlesbrough, where he served from June 2006 to October 2009.
Over 151 matches, he secured 45 victories, 43 draws, and 63 defeats. His tenure included three FA Cup quarter-finals, with league finishes of 12th and 13th in his first two Premier League campaigns, followed by relegation after a disappointing 19th-place finish in the 2008-09 season.
As Everton prepares for a new era, Southgate’s experience could prove pivotal in their ambitions for stability and success.