Everton are continuing their search for a new manager following Rafa Benitez’s sacking on Sunday afternoon.
The ECHO understands that Everton are exploring the possibility of bringing Roberto Martinez back to Goodison Park.
Martinez, who is currently in charge of Belgium, has support in the Everton boardroom and was under discussion in the summer before Benitez was hired.
However, the Catalan is not the only name to be linked with the role, and below we have taken a look at the latest rumours around who could be Everton’s next manager.
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Who?
Duncan Ferguson.
Where?
What?
According to the report, Ferguson is on standby to resume his role as Everton caretaker boss after a move to recruit Roberto Martinez stalled.
The Daily Mail is reporting that Everton have not been able to reach an agreement for Martinez, whose contract with the Belgian FA has a £2million release clause.
The report also claims that Ferguson is preparing to ready the team for Saturday’s clash against Aston Villa, and will lead training at the club’s Finch Farm base today, and he has made it clear he would be happy to take on the role permanently.
Who?
Jose Mourinho.
Where?
What?
According to the report, Farhad Moshiri is thought to admire the current Roma manager, despite his struggles at both Manchester United and Tottenham in recent years.
Mourinho saw his side thumped 3-0 at home by Inter Milan on Saturday, and the result left Roma 13 points adrift of the Serie A leaders AC Milan - and nine off the Champions League places already.
The report also claims that former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard could be interviewed for the role, and Lucian Favre and Niko Kovac are also named as possible contenders to replace Benitez.
Who?
Roberto Martinez.
Where?
What?
According to the Telegraph, Martinez is 'unlikely' to make a return to Goodison Park after the Royal Belgium Football Association rejected a plan put forward.
Under the proposal, Martinez would have combined his roles as Belgium head coach and as Everton manager, but the report states the country's football governing body have rejected this idea.
The ECHO reported on Sunday that Martinez, who has already had a stint in charge of Everton, was under consideration for the role following Benitez’s dismissal.
