Everton planning to sack manager Sean Dyche?

The Miami-based group agreed a deal to purchase Farhad Moshiri's 94.1% majority stake in the Toffees in September last year, but they are still waiting for approval from the Premier League.

Last month, the Premier League sent a letter to 777 Partners saying they are «minded to approve» their takeover of the Merseyside club.

However, they still want assurances about their sources of funding, as well as their ability to both back the club financially and provide proof of funding for their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Amid concerns over these matters, the American firm released a statement earlier this month insisting that they are «confident in its ability to fund both the transaction and the club's three-year business plan» having already passed over the relevant details to the Premier League.

Should 777 Partners eventually complete their takeover of Everton, wholesale changes are set to be made to improve performances both on and off the pitch at the club, and Football Insider reports that there could be movement in the dugout.

The report claims that 777 Partners have plans to sack 'firefighter' manager Dyche and appoint an 'exciting' replacement.

Dyche succeeded Frank Lampard as Toffees boss in January 2023 and successfully steered the club away from the relegation zone, beating Bournemouth 1-0 on the final day of last season to finish 17th and two points above the bottom three.

The 52-year-old currently boasts a win percentage of just 32.1% as Everton manager across all competitions, and his side have particularly struggled to score