Former Everton manager Sean Dyche appeared on talkSPORT this week.
Dyche rubbished rumours that he’s in talks with Tottenham Hotspur, as they look for a new manager to replace Igor Tudor.
Dyche also explained that he wishes Everton all the success, despite suggestions that he doesn’t like the club anymore.
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An overview of Sean Dyche's record as the Everton manager.
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During the show, the 54-year-old touched on an interesting Everton transfer story, too, and it’s perhaps one that fans will be frustrated to hear.
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay.
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Sean Dyche says Everton almost signed Scott McTominay
Speaking on talkSPORT, Dyche revealed that Everton were actually on the verge of signing Scott McTominay during the summer of 2024.
“When I was at Everton, I was very close to getting McTominay, do you know that?
“Very close, couldn’t believe I missed out on him, I couldn’t believe, I think his agent said he was on for it and everything.
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Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay.
“There was a deal (for McTominay). I’m not gonna name, there was a player who’s going the other way, and all that business, and I couldn’t get it over the line.
“I reckon that could have changed everything for me.
“What a player – I couldn’t believe he wasn’t playing at Man U, I couldn’t get my around (the fact that) he wasn’t playing. I couldn’t believe it.”
It was reported back in 2024 that Amadou Onana was in talks to join Manchester United in the swap deal for McTominay.
Onana ended up going to Aston Villa instead, whilst McTominay made the switch to Italian giants Napoli, where he has established himself as one of the best players in the world.
The former Everton target finished 18th in the Ballon d’Or awards last year and is now thought to be worth around £70m.
Certainly one that got away for the Toffees.
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