The Friedkin Group are in position after completing their takeover of Everton in December and will be assessing all facets of the club.
But the most pressing concern will be the position of boss Dyche and they now have a decision to make – do they attempt to see out the season with him in charge, hoping they stay up, or roll the dice and make a change?
Speculation is rife and there are some reports, external – not verified by BBC Sport – suggesting Everton are in talks with the out-of-work Graham Potter.
On Tuesday Dyche said the owners “certainly have not told me that” and both Everton and Potter have been approached to provide a comment by BBC Sport.
With Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) ringing loudly in the ears of Everton after their points deductions last season, Dyche said there are “parameters” in signing players this month and generally doing transfer business in January is “very tough”.
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton said on MNC: “[Not being able to spend] has gone against Sean Dyche and I do sense a large part of the fanbase has turned against him.
“It is about Everton staying in the Premier League – the takeover has happened now – moving to the new stadium next season and moving on. I suspect Dyche will be lucky to be there next season because of the way things have turned.”
In his Monday Night Football analysis on Sky Sports, ex-Liverpool defender Carragher suggested Dyche remains the best person for the job as his achievements with Burnley and Everton gives the club a “great chance” of survival.
“For me, I would keep Sean Dyche in that position because it is almost a guarantee,.
“The fact that they have a stadium coming, it is imperative they are in this division next season.”
A defiant Dyche said on Tuesday: “Here, it has been extremely difficult. There is a huge demand on me, on the situation and it is a constant – that is part of Everton life.
“I have adapted to it, taken it on, had my knocks and getting them again and it is about how you handle it.
“The club is always bigger than me, I am a custodian and so far I have handled it pretty well.”
