In the last 24 hours, Frank Lampard has emerged as the frontrunner to take the reins at Goodison Park, and his potential appointment could spell good news for players in the club’s youth ranks.
The Toffees’ seventh managerial hunt in five-and-a-half years has thrown up a roster of names including Wayne Rooney, Roberto Martinez, and Vitor Pereira.
The latter was thought to be the leading contender, with rumours surfacing on Wednesday that the Portuguese was in line to succeed Rafa Benitez as Everton boss.
