Frank Lampard has been sacked as Everton manager.
The Toffees boss departs after just shy of a year in the hot seat. Everton languish 19th in the Premier League table and the decision has been made to part ways with Lampard in a bid to stave off relegation.
It means that the Blues are now looking for their eighth permanent manager of the Farhad Moshiri era.
Everton fans will likely want to see a swift appointment and supporters will have their opinions on who they’d like to see next in the driving seat.
Director of football Kevin Thelwell will likely have compiled dossiers of potential candidates.
Here’s a look at the current favourites to land the role, according to Sky Bet (odds correct at time of publication).
5. Nuno Espirito Santo - 16/1
Did well as Wolves manager but only lasted a couple of months as Tottenham chief. Was a candidate for the Everton job before Rafa Benitez got the role. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
6. Marcelino Garcia Toral - 16/1
The Spaniard won the Copa del Rey with Valencia in 2019 and the Supercopa de España with Athletic Bilbao in 2021. | Getty Images
7. Duncan Ferguson - 12/1
The former Toffees forward is a huge fans’ favourite. He’s managed Everton in a caretaker role twice previously and left the club in the summer to pursue a managerial career of his own. | Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
8. Wayne Rooney - 10/1
The former Everton striker did well at Derby County under difficult circumstances and is now manager of MLS side DC United. | AFP via Getty Images