Just now: Everton have enough finances to sack Sean Dyche during this 777 Partners acquisition.

Everton is depending on borrowing to cover monthly operating expenses during the takeover.
The Toffees may not be able to fire Sean Dyche until a deal is finalized.
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Sean Dyche is set to benefit from 777 Partners’ protracted attempts to buy Everton as the club are unlikely to have the funds to sack their manager until a takeover is completed.

With owner Farhad Moshiri unwilling to inject any more money, Everton are relying on loans from 777 and MSP Sports Capital to meet their monthly running costs, which may not extend to a managerial pay-off.

Dyche is under pressure as Everton have taken just one point from their opening five Premier League games ahead of Saturday’s trip to Brentford, but is protected by a clause in his contract entitling him to be paid until the end of the season if he is dismissed, which would cost the club around £4m.

777 are said to be fans of Dyche, but it is unclear whether anyone at Goodison Park has the ability to fire him while the planned takeover is still in the works.

Cossington is prepared to take on a larger role in the FA.

Kay Cossington, the FA’s women’s technical director, will take on a larger responsibility following the retirement of Dame Sue Campbell, who will step down as director of women’s football next year.

Cossington is anticipated to take up Campbell’s responsibilities for England’s women’s teams, reporting directly to FA CEO Mark Bullingham.

Cossington has a close relationship with England manager Sarina Wiegman so her enhanced role may help the FA persuade the Dutch coach to extend her contract, which is due to expire after the 2025 European Championship.