September 29, 2024
England interim manager Lee Carsley on the touchlineEverton could look to offer Lee Carsley a romantic return to Goodison Park as the England interim manager is poised to be shortlisted as a candidate to head into the dugout if incoming owner Dan Friedkin opts to sack Sean Dyche during the early stages of his reign, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

The Toffees are preparing to enter a new era as a deal worth in excess of £400million has been agreed for the American businessman to acquire Farhad Moshiri’s 94 per cent stake in the Merseyside outfit, resulting in there being the possibility for further alterations to be made on and off the pitch in the coming months.

Although Everton took a step in the right direction when they claimed a share of the spoils against Leicester City last week, with Iliman Ndiaye grabbing his first Premier League goal since completing a £16.9million switch from Ligue 1 giants Marseille, they are still searching for their opening win of the season.

Carsley on Toffees’ Radar as Potential Option

Friedkin may profit from England interim manager uncertainty

England interim manager Lee Carsley on the touchline

Carsley is poised to be among the candidates to succeed Dyche if Friedkin chooses to wield the axe after his Everton takeover is officially ratified in the coming weeks, according to GMS sources, which would allow the England interim chief to return to familiar surroundings if he embarks on a fresh challenge.

The 50-year-old tactician enjoyed a fruitful period at Goodison Park during his playing career, with him racking up 19 goal contributions over the course of 198 appearances in all competitions, and his lengthy spell on Merseyside resulted in him becoming a Toffees icon during Walter Smith and David Moyes’ respective reigns.

GMS sources have been informed that the new-look Everton hierarchy would look to make an appointment that gets the fans fully on board with the direction they want to travel in if they choose to sack Dyche, resulting Carsley being identified as one of the names who would fit the bill thanks to his existing relationship with the supporters.

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