...lots in the gossip columns about the new manager vacancy;
- The Daily Mail reports Everton are set to appoint Marco Silva as their new manager. They also suggest compensation packages could cost Farhad Moshiri £30m.
- Bournemouth’s ‘Cherry Times’ Weblog are discussing if Eddie Howe would be tempted by an approach from Everton.
- The Daily Mirror report Everton are in advanced talks with Marco Silva’s camp after sacking Sam Allardyce. They suggest nothing contractually stands in the way of Everton appointing their number 1 target.
- The Express say Everton and West Ham are both keen on Silva and quote former Crystal Palace owner, Simon Jordan, who warns Everton they could reap what they sow in pursuing “disingenuous, disloyal slob” Silva.
- Soccersouls Website discusses 3 ideal candidates for the Everton job in Paulo Fonseca, Marco Silva and Gary Rowett. The TransferTavern, however, suggest Everton should try and lure former player, Michel Arteta, back to Goodison.
- ToffeeWeb quote reports from Portugal that Paulo Fonseca has turned down West Ham and has signed a 2 year contract with improved terms at Shakhtar. Apparently, Fonseca and his agent, Jorge Mendes, met with West Ham officials in London on Monday.
- The Liverpool Echo also claim Everton are in advanced talks with Marco Silva.