Sean Dyche is in a battle to avoid the sack at Everton after their takeover by The Friedkin Group, but who could replace him?

Everton manager Sean Dyche says he has “no problem” with the club’s new owner making a succession plan for his departure. Dyche said in December he was “not worried” about his Goodison Park future after The Friedkin Group (TFG) completed their long-awaited takeover of the club.

Sean Dyche, the Everton manager, has said he would be surprised if the club’s new owners are not considering replacing him as he vowed to fight to save his job.

Live updates as Sean Dyche answers questions over his future ahead of the FA Cup clash with Peterborough United

With the manager under increasing pressure a pivotal January awaits for Everton and their new owners. Neither can afford any false steps

After ushering in a merry Christmas, it promises not to be a happy new year for The Friedkin Group, as Sean Dyche's managerial future at the club hangs by a thread. Saturday's all-too-predictable showing at Bournemouth was another sad indictment of how the joy has been surgically removed from Everton's tactical setup.

Sean Dyche agrees with the idea that the new Everton owners could potentially be talking to other managers about replacing him, as he insists 'succession planning' is normal for any business