Farhad Moshiri and Dan Friedkin face mounting pressure to act swiftly on Sean Dyche’s future as Everton manager, with no legal barriers to terminating his contract, according to claims by The Esk.
Everton’s humiliating 4-0 defeat to Manchester United on 1 December has sparked renewed questions about Dyche’s capability to lead the club through a turbulent season.
The Toffees are just a point above the relegation zone, and their precarious position is compounded by an ongoing takeover saga, with The Friedkin Group awaiting Premier League approval to complete their purchase of the club.
Paul Quinn, known as The Esk, wrote on Blue Sky Social: “Subject to meeting the terms of Dyche’s employment contract there is no legal impediment to Moshiri & Dan Friedkin agreeing to terminate his employment immediately.”
It’s understood that removing Dyche would cost Everton under £3 million—a relatively minor amount, even for a club in transition.
The Friedkin Group would likely view this as a necessary expense to safeguard their significant investment, with relegation posing a catastrophic financial threat.
Dropping to the Championship would slash the club’s valuation and revenue streams, making an immediate turnaround vital.
Yet, despite a few positive results earlier in the season, Dyche’s Everton remains woefully inconsistent.
For a club with ambitions far beyond survival, change appears inevitable. The new owners cannot afford to watch subpar performances at Goodison Park without taking decisive action.
Dyche’s tenure should have been reconsidered months ago, and time is quickly running out for Everton to salvage their season.
