LONDON: Frank Lampard is the new favourite in the muddled pursuit of manager’s job at Everton.

The former Chelsea boss has held talks after reports of Vitor Pereira’s imminent appointment sparked a scathing reaction from fans.

Derby County manager and former Everton striker Wayne Rooney is also on the shortlist although he appears to be the outsider.

Lampard finished fourth and reached the FA Cup final in his one full season at Chelsea before being sacked in January last year.

Pereira is currently out of work after being sacked by Turkish club Fenerbahce in December.

######