David Moyes is the favorite for the Everton job with Gareth Southgate among contenders to replace Sean Dyche
David Moyes is the leading candidate to replace Sean Dyche as Everton manager, talkSPORT understands.
The former Toffees boss is interested in returning to Goodison Park.
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Moyes previously spent 11 years in charge of the club between 2002 and 2013.
During that period, Everton They qualified for the Champions League and reached the FA Cup final.
Their former manager is currently out of work after leaving West Ham in the summer.
Meanwhile, Dyche was fired on thursdaya few hours before the FA Cup match against Peterborough United, after a run of one win in 11 games.
His departure comes with the Toffees in 16th place in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone.
Owners The Friedkin Group made the decision to change coaches this week after consulting with club executives.
It was decided that parting ways with Dyche was the best approach despite the respect they had for him and the work he had done at Everton.
the first Burnley The manager had finished his contract at the end of the campaign and indicated in a meeting with the owners that he had taken the club as far as he could.
In addition to Moyes, Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca is also interested in the position. Fonseca is also out of work after leaving AC Milan in December.
Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate He has admirers in The Friedkin Group, but the former England manager is said to have reservations about taking a job mid-season.
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Southgate reached consecutive European Championship finals and World Cup semi-finals during six years at the helm of the Three Lions.
However, he resigned from the position after Euro 2024 last summer.
José Mourinho will not be the next Everton managerHowever, after being fired by The Friedkin Group as Roma manager last year.
It is also understood that no approach was made to Graham Potter before he accepted offer to become West Ham boss.
No candidates have yet to be formally contacted following Dyche's dismissal.
club captain Seamus Coleman and head of under 18s Leighton Baines He will take charge of the clash against Peterborough.
Everton will be next in Premier League action on Wednesday when Aston Villa visit Goodison Park.
The Toffees also confirmed that several members of Dyche's squad have also left.
Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer all left Goodison Park following the decision to part ways with Dyche.
In a statement, the club said: “Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as men's first team coach with immediate effect.
“Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer also left the club.
