Everton have three options to replace Sean Dyche as Friedkin Group sack stance clear

Everton will reportedly assess Sean Dyche's future over the coming weeks after the Friedkin Group agreed a deal to purchase Farhad Moshiri's majority stake in the club.

The highly anticipated takeover will naturally intensify the uncertainty already fuelled by Everton's woeful start to the season.

Dyche has overseen one draw and four defeats in the Toffees' opening five Premier League fixtures despite leading in their last three.

Goodison Park also witnessed a Carabao Cup third-round exit to Southampton on penalties after also scoring first in that clash.

Everton are one of six Premier League clubs yet to taste victory, sparking concerns that this could finally be the season they fail to escape the relegation battle.

Such an outcome would be disastrous as they await to move into their new, state-of-the-art, 53,000-capacity stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock.

It's unlikely the Friedkin Group would allow Everton's current form to continue without making a change after such a major investment in the club.

Express Sport pinpoints three potential manager candidates to replace Dyche should the former Burnley boss receive the axe.

Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate is out of work after resigning as England manager after the summer's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.

According to GIVEMESPORT, the Friedkin Group have already spoken to Southgate about potentially succeeding Dyche in the dugout.

Leading Everton into a new era under new ownership is bound to be an attractive proposition for any out-of-work coach.

But no final decision on the current manager's future has been made, and it's unclear whether Southgate is ready to return to management.

David Moyes

David Moyes is another experienced coach who has been out of work since the summer. He left West Ham United upon the expiry of his contract after a successful five-year tenure.

The 61-year-old has an outstanding relationship with Everton after spending 11 years in the Goodison Park hot seat before accepting Sir Alex Ferguson's succession invitation.

He represents a safe pair of hands with a deep understanding of the club's traditions and expectations - both of which will be tested under new ownership.

And the opportunity to finally make his return could be too good to turn down if it arises.

Graham Potter

Graham Potter remains out of work one-and-a-half years after his miserable seven-month spell in charge of Chelsea came to an abrupt end.

The Englishman forged his strong reputation through his work at Swansea City and Brighton and Hove Albion.

So Everton could represent an enticing option to return to club management and rebuild his standing as an elite coach.

But could Potter be waiting for the vacant England job in case Lee Carsley doesn't inherit the position permanently? Only time will tell.