‘It’s going to happen’ – Dyche drops big hint on Everton takeover ahead of Arsenal clash

Everton will face Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday away from Goodison Park. 

The Toffees won 4-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the previous game (the fixture against Liverpool was called off), and they will be looking to pick up a positive result on their roads.

Ahead of the match, Sean Dyche has dropped a major hint that Everton are likely to be under new ownership shortly.

The Friedkin Group have already purchased 94.1% of shares from Farhad Moshiri, and they are expecting an official confirmation from the Premier League before Christmas.

While talking about Dominic Calvert Lewin’s contract situation, Dyche says that it is a decision the new owners will make, and the takeover “is looking very possible”.

Dyche said, as quoted by the Liverpool Echo: “We’ve got to wait and see, what the new owners want to do and what their situation is should they take the club, which is looking very possible like it’s going to happen, but until it’s done, it’s not done, so we’ve got to wait and see.”

Contract situation critical at Everton

Calvert-Lewin has a contract at Goodison Park until the end of the season.

There is no indication that he will sign a new deal at the club, but it can change under the new ownership.

The 27-year-old could be sold as well in January if Everton get a decent value for him, and everything depends on how quickly the new owners get approval so that they can make major decisions.

Calvert-Lewin is not the only player who will be out of contract next summer.

Joao Virginia, Asmir Begovic, Seamus Coleman, Ashley Young, Michael Keane, Mason Holgate (who is currently on loan at West Brom), Abdoulaye Doucoure and Idrissa Gueye will be all free agents at the end of the season.

Oriel Mangala, Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom and Armando Broja are due to return to their parent clubs after their loan spells, so Everton have plenty to worry about along with their current form.