Everton manager Sean Dyche has given his first interview of pre-season, discussing transfer plans, the vision for the 2024/2025 season, and much more.
The Toffees endured a difficult 2023/2024 campaign, partly down to multiple points deductions, but Dyche’s side managed to comfortably steer themselves away from the relegation zone. With new owners on the horizon and hopefully a season with an improved financial situation, Everton can begin to head in the right direction.
Everton have jetted off to Ireland for a pre-season training camp, and Dyche has spoken to their official channels about the season ahead.
Everton are Trying to Adapt in the Market
Speaking to Everton’s official YouTube channel, Dyche has discussed the current summer transfer window, hinting that the Toffees could be in a better position to tackle the market…
“Players going out currently, possibly, rather than coming in. But, we’re looking to adjust that accordingly, and the right deals and the right players. There’s still challenges to go on the financial side, but we’re in a much better place than we were.”
It certainly feels like a positive step for the club in terms of finances in a transfer window where Kevin Thelwell and the recruitment team will be desperate to get it right. It’s been a tricky few years for the Toffees, but the performances last season showed that progress has been made on the pitch.
Premier League Season
Money Spent On Players
League Position
2016/2017
£74m
7th
2017/2018
£174m
8th
2018/2019
£86m
8th
2019/2020
£104m
12th
2020/2021
£64m
10th
2021/2022
£34m
16th
2022/2023
£67m (Anthony Gordon and Richarlison sold)
17th
2023/2024
£35m (Only £2.6m upfront)
15th
Dyche goes on to add that the club will still face challenges in the transfer market, but the key is to bring in players to make the team competitive…
“We are trying to adapt to the [transfer] market as best as we can, while still working within the guidelines of the situation at the Club. It’s been a challenge ever since I’ve been here and it goes on being a challenge but we’ve shown we can be very competitive with our signings and mould a team that is competitive. That still remains the key – having that competitive edge to everything we do.”
Everton have already secured three additions since the transfer window opened, with Jack Harrison signing on loan for another season, Tim Iroegbunam arriving from Aston Villa, and Iliman Ndiaye heading to Goodison Park from Marseille.
Sean Dyche Discusses Pre-Season Plans
Dyche is well-known for getting the most out of his squad from a fitness perspective, and that’s no doubt partly down to the rigorous pre-season training plans. Speaking on the next few weeks, Dyche has confirmed that the intensity is going to step up in the coming days…
“We had a few days at Finch last week and then, travelling out here, the intensity will definitely grow this week. They’re in good shape, that’s a good start point. There’s work to be done but they have come back fit.”
The Everton squad are going to be put through their paces in Ireland this week before a pre-season friendly against Sligo Rovers on Friday.
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