Everton will now have a number of players who are fighting for their future at the club with the takeover set to be completed.
Sean Dyche will more than likely be hoping to see new faces land on Merseyside over the January transfer window.
Sitting down in 15th, there are clearly a lot of areas for Everton to improve with the threat of relegation a serious concern for the Toffees.
The Friedkin Group have plans in place at Everton with the takeover expected to be completed next week.
And the January window will offer them their first opportunity to put their stamp on the Everton squad.
But there is one player who will not be departing Goodison Park next month as Dyche has made it clear his future remains on Merseyside,
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Sean Dyche insists Youssef Chermiti won’t leave Everton
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And during Thursday’s press conference at Finch Farm, Dyche assured fans that striker Youssef Chermiti is not heading out the door next month.
“No. His first steps are on the way now. In fact, he’s more than on his way, he completed a game the other day and did very well,” he said.
“You know, I still think he’s a developing player. We want him to be apart of our group, he had a very good pre-season but he was unfortunate to get the injury which he got.
“And he’s worked very hard to get fit, so we’ll take it as an ongoing basis, but he’s training very well and working hard.”
Dyche has sung Chermiti’s praises since he landed on Merseyside with the Everton boss liking what he has seen in his small number of appearances,
And despite having a difficult period in his career, those at Everton are keen to see Chermiti flourish at Goodison.
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A huge game is on the horizon for the Toffees on the weekend in the capital with Paul Merson already expecting Everton to lose against Arsenal.
With not many expecting the Blues to take anything from the game, perhaps Dyche could provide some minutes to the likes of Chermiti.
Starting the game is incredibly unlikely given the Toffees won 4-0 against Wolves last time out.
Dyche was spotted coaching Chermiti during a recent U21s game as he looks to get the youngster back into the fold in the first team.
But Everton have options up top now with Armando Broja also returning from injury, as he appears to be slightly ahead of the Portuguese forward in the pecking order.
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