David Moyes a contender for four Premier League spots as he waits to return to the dugout
David Moyes is considering a return to a Premier League dugout with several managers facing huge pressure, talkSPORT understands.
Crystal Palacewolves, Southampton and Leicester could be possible destinations for the former Man United and Everton boss.
Moyes is currently unemployed having left his previous role at West Ham at the end of last season.
The Scottish manager was replaced by Julen Lopetegui, who has led the Hammers to just three wins in 11 games so far.
Moyes led West Ham to Europa Conference League glory in 2023, putting him on the radar of several struggling Premier League teams.
leicester and Southampton They both gained promotion to the Premier League last season but have struggled to adapt so far.
Steve Cooper replaced Enzo Maresca with Leicester and had a difficult start to the campaign, but picked up two wins to put him in 15th place before the international break.
Southampton, however, are entrenched at the bottom of the table with Russell Martin's side losing nine of their 11 games so far with a goal difference of -14, the worst in the Premier League.
After putting up 46 points last season, the Wolves have struggled to get going this season.
Gary O'NeilThe team is in 19th place in the standings and has already conceded 27 goals in just 11 Premier League games.
Crystal Palace also look anxious with the Eagles currently in the relegation zone.
Oliver Glasner replaced Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park but has so far struggled to get the team going following the high-profile departures of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich, Sam Johnstone to Wolves and Joachim Andersen to Fulham.
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Moyes, who won the LMA Coach of the Year award in 2003, 2005 and 2009, still has plenty to offer and would no doubt bring crucial Premier League experience to the quartet's fight against relegation.
The November international break represents the last break in Premier League matches until March, meaning clubs are starting to take stock of how their seasons are developing.
While no decisions have been made yet, it will be interesting to see who can keep their nerve as the relegation battle begins to take shape.
talkSPORT understands Moyes is eager to return to a Premier League dugout.
Speaking to talkSPORT last month, he was asked if it felt strange not being on the bench this season, but said: “No, it's not strange at all.
“Sometimes I haven't been in that situation. But I'm enjoying my free time, I've watched some games but I'm also taking some time off to spend time with the family, play a little bit.” golf.
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“We'll see how things go in the future, but at the moment I'm doing great, I'm just taking a little time off.”
Moyes was then asked if he would return as manager and replied: “I don't know yet, I don't know.
“I haven't made that decision yet and I don't want to make it. I just want to see how it goes.”
“I've had some really interesting inquiries from clubs and countries at different times as well, but I'm taking my time and we'll see how it goes.”
The Premier League is now heading into an international break with some serious talks between some clubs and their managers.
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