Former Porto manager Vitor Pereira is favourite to get the job at Everton as the Toffee seek replacement for former boss Rafael Benitez
Former Porto boss Vitor Pereira is now the favourite to be appointed the next Everton manager following further talks, as Frank Lampard remains a possibility for the job.
However, a final decision has yet to be made with an announcement expected in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Everton are searching for a replacement for Rafael Benitez after the Spaniard was sacked last week.
Former Fenerbahce manager Pereira has held further discussions following an initial meeting with owner Farhad Moshiri this week, while former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is still being considered.
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has been linked to the job but no contact has been made with Derby County with regards with their manager to make a possible return to his boyhood club.
Pereira was a candidate for the Everton manager’s job twice before but missed out to Roberto Martinez and Marco Silva respectively.
Belgium head coach Martinez was wanted by the club, but that will not happen as the Belgium FA do not want him to leave ahead of the World Cup in November.
Duncan Ferguson is currently the Everton caretaker manager, but he could not guide them to a positive result on Saturday after a 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa.
The loss leaves Everton 16th in the Premier League, just four points above the relegation zone.
However, with important games against Newcastle and Leeds on the horizon, a decision on a permanent successor to Benitez is expected to be made this week.
Source: Skysports
