Burnley boss Dyche has had “no contact from clubs”

SEAN Dyche has revealed there has been no contact with Everton regarding their managerial vacancy as he prepares to celebrate his five-year anniversary at Burnley.

The Clarets boss, who was also linked to the Leicester job before it was given to Claude Puel, is considered one of the frontrunners with bookmakers for the post at Goodison Park, which is available after the Toffees sacked Ronald Koeman this week.

It will be five years to the day on Monday since Dyche, the third longest-serving manager i n the Premier League, was appointed at Burnley and he has won promotion to the top flight twice and kept the club in the top flight last term.

Whether that persuades Everton’s hierarchy to try and tempt him remains to be seen, though Dyche, while flattered, is yet to hear anything.

“There has been no contact from any clubs,” he said.

“I’ve said a few times you’re always flattered because it recognises the work myself, my players and staff do.

“You’re flattered by the fact some of your work is recognised. It’s other people’s stories, it’s not mine.

“Everton are another good club. I’m respectful of all clubs in all situations. But I’m equally respectful of my situation now. I just get on with it.”

Dyche’s stock could be considered at an all-time high, though he does not see taking another job as a case of striking while the iron is hot.

“You could argue that I have made the right decisions by staying,” he claimed.

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