Everton to hold further talks with Vitor Pereira; Frank Lampard also due to discuss vacant managerial role | Football News

Everton will hold further talks with Vitor Pereira this week, with Frank Lampard also due to discuss the vacant manager’s job at Goodison Park.

Everton are continuing the process to find a replacement for Rafael Benitez, with a number of candidates still being considered.

Former Porto manager Pereira is holding further discussions following an initial meeting with owner Farhad Moshiri this week, while former Chelsea boss Lampard is due to discuss the position soon.

No contact has been made with Derby County with regards to Wayne Rooney, who has also been linked with a possible return to his boyhood club.

Pereira was a candidate for the Everton manager’s job twice before but missed out to Roberto Martinez and Marco Silva respectively.

Belgium head coach Martinez was wanted by the club but that won’t happen due to the Belgium FA not wanting him to leave ahead of the World Cup in November.

Everton are continuing to consider different candidates and a decision is not thought to be imminent, with Duncan Ferguson to take training in the meantime.

However, with important games against Newcastle and Leeds on the horizon, it is thought a decision will be made sooner rather than later.

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