Pundit Confident Familiar Face Could Join Everton Under The Friedkin Group’s Ownership

Excitement is building on Merseyside as Everton fans are offered renewed hope for the future.

The Friedkin Group, the prospective new owners, will attend Everton’s match against Chelsea this weekend, marking their first experience at Goodison Park.

However, the Toffees face significant challenges after a difficult start to the season.

Everton plans to retain Kevin Thelwell as sporting director, but Sean Dyche’s future as manager remains uncertain.

While Dyche has expressed confidence, citing support from The Friedkin Group following a meeting with CEO Marc Watts on Friday, the precarious nature of football means his position could quickly come under scrutiny if results don’t improve.

Everton faces a tough run of fixtures to close out 2024.

On TalkSPORT, Darren Bent speculated about a potential reunion between The Friedkin Group and Jose Mourinho, referencing their prior partnership at AS Roma.

“The only reason I mentioned Jose is – new stadium, big owners, statement move! He’s talked about wanting to return to the Premier League,” Bent remarked.

“Everton has had big managers before – Ancelotti, Marco Silva – so it wouldn’t surprise me if they went for Mourinho as part of a fresh start.”

However, former footballer Chris Sutton warned against sacking Dyche, suggesting that a managerial change could increase the risk of relegation.

Dyche, who has a contract until the summer, will hope to steady the ship and guide Everton into their new stadium next season.

Mourinho’s past relationship with The Friedkin Group adds an intriguing layer to the speculation.

Despite leading AS Roma to a Europa Conference League title, Mourinho was dismissed earlier this year.

His departure from Roma, coupled with his comments about Friedkin’s football knowledge, casts doubt on the likelihood of a reunion.

“I won’t be there for the final stages, not because we were eliminated, but because I was ‘eliminated’ by someone who knows little about football,” Mourinho said at the time. “That’s life, full of ups and downs.”

Meanwhile, Roma’s turbulent season continues. Ivan Juric, Mourinho’s successor, was recently sacked and has since taken over at Southampton.

The instability at Roma adds further context to Mourinho’s critical remarks about Friedkin.

While a potential reunion with Mourinho remains speculative, it is clear that The Friedkin Group has big decisions to make as they shape Everton’s future.

Whether they stick with Dyche or seek a marquee managerial appointment, the coming months will be pivotal for the club’s fortunes, both on and off the pitch.

The arrival of new ownership and the upcoming move to a new stadium signify a fresh chapter for Everton, but overcoming their current struggles is crucial to ensure a brighter future.