Everton manager Sean Dyche has given his first interview of pre-season, discussing transfer plans, the vision for the 2024/2025 season, and more. The Toffees endured a difficult 2023/2024 campaign, partly due 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. Dyche has spoken to Everton’s official channels about the season ahead, saying, “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.”
Dyche also discussed the club’s approach to the transfer market, saying, “We are trying to adapt to the 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.
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, saying, “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. Dyche’s side will be looking to build on last season’s performance and make a strong start to the new campaign.