LONDON: Frank Lampard, the former Chelsea and Derby boss, is expected to be confirmed as nerw manager of Everton.
Rafael Benitez was sacked after seven months in charge following the Toffees’ 2-1 defeat at bottom club Norwich, their ninth loss in 13 Premier League matches.
Duncan Ferguson is currently overseeing proceedings in a caretaker capacity, with his only match in charge to date Everton’s 1-0 loss at home to Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa.
Lampard has been out of work since his sacking from Chelsea in January 2020 with the club sat 8th in the Premier League standings after a big-spending summer transfer window.
His Derby side reached the Sky Bet Championship play-off final in the 2018/19 season but were beaten by Aston Villa at Wembley.
Former Porto head coach Vitor Pereira was apparently close to being appointed before Everton fans protested.

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