Three immediate priorities for The Friedkin Group

1. Revive the fanbase

Jeers and murmurs of discontent often fill the air at Goodison Park, which the Friedkin Group have experienced themselves during their ownership at Roma, so they will need to engage with the passionate supporters to understand their frustrations and their expectations moving forward.

Could making an eye-catching signing in the January transfer window be one way of bringing the Toffees fans onside early on?

2. Dyche's future

Sean Dyche is out of contract at the of the season, so the Friedkin Group need to decide whether they offer him new terms or bring in their own man.

At Roma, they have demonstrated they are not shy of making managerial changes. The group are onto their fourth manager in 2024 following the sackings of the popular Jose Mourinho and ex-captain De Rossi, with his replacement Ivan Juric lasting only 12 games before veteran Claudio Ranieri was called out of retirement.

3. Strict spending constraints

Due to the club's profit and sustainability position, the strict spending constraints mean Everton have had to use free transfers to strengthen their squad. Bringing four faces on loan last summer were also the most of any top-flight club, with those players also seeing their deals expiring in June.

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