Frank Lampard is set to take over the reigns at Everton after reaching an agreement with the club to replace sacked coach Rafa Benitez.
The club is expected to make the announcement after a
decision was made following conversations with Frank Lampard, Vitor Pereira and
Duncan Ferguson.
Lampard’s only Premier League coaching experience was with
Chelsea where he was axed after a poor run of results in 2021. He also managed
Derby County in the English Championship.
According to reports, he has lined up a very
experienced backroom team to join him at Goodison Park and even cancelled
a family trip abroad to attend the interview in person.
Everton hopes to complete the deal in time to beat Monday’s
transfer deadline and are currently preparing contracts and final clauses to
complete the appointment.
Everton currently sits two places (16th) above the drop zone
and will expect an instant return to winning ways when Lampard begins his
tenure having won just once in their last 14 Premier League games.
Wayne Rooney, a former Everton player was also a candidate
but the Derby boss pulled out of the running for the job citing commitment to
his current role.