Everton to hold FINAL ROUND of talks with both Frank Lampard and Vitor Pereira

Everton to hold FINAL ROUND of talks with both Frank Lampard and Vitor Pereira before appointing next boss… with caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson also to be interviewed for the vacancy

  • Sportsmail reported that Everton would hold further discussions with Lampard 
  • If talks go well with Lampard than he could find himself in pole position 
  • Sources claim the Toffees want someone in place before the weekend 
  • Pereira had emerged as Everton’s No 1 choice before supporter protests  


Everton are to hold a final round of talks with Vitor Pereira and Frank Lampard as they close in appointing their next boss.

Caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson will also be interviewed one last time for the vacancy of head coach, with talks understood to be scheduled for Friday.

Sportsmail reported this morning that Everton would hold further discussions with Lampard as the Chelsea legend emerges as a lead candidate to replace Rafa Benitez.

Sportsmail reported this morning that Everton would hold further discussions with Lampard

Everton are to hold a final round of talks with Vitor Pereira (left) and Frank Lampard (right) 

Lampard has already held conversations with Goodison chiefs about the prospect of becoming the club’s new head coach.

And those discussions will accelerate over the next 24 hours as Everton decide who they want to take over from sacked Rafa Benitez.

If talks go well with Lampard the former England star could find himself in pole position to land the job ahead of Pereira.

Sources claim the Toffees want someone in place before the weekend – particularly given the transfer window closes on Monday night.

Bill Kenwright and owner Farhad Moshiri (right) are still searching for a new manager

Bill Kenwright and owner Farhad Moshiri (right) are still searching for a new manager

Pereira had emerged as Everton’s No 1 choice to take the head coach vacancy, the former Porto boss arriving in England earlier this week to effectively seal his appointment.

However, protests from supporters against his appointment has put Pereira’s job hopes in jeopardy.

Having spoken to Pereira, Sportsmail exclusively revealed on Wednesday that the Portuguese boss was saddened by the backlash against the club’s plans to name him as Benitez’s replacement causing the 52-year-old coach to consider withdrawing from the race altogether.

Protests from fans against his appointment has put Pereira’s job hopes in jeopardy

Protests from fans against his appointment has put Pereira’s job hopes in jeopardy 

Supporters also held signs aloft saying 'sack the board' after Saturday's Goodison Park loss

Supporters also held signs aloft saying ‘sack the board’ after Saturday’s Goodison Park loss

But he remains in the contention despite what has been a tumultuous week for the Portuguese and he will be given one more opportunity to impress Everton.

Ferguson, who is currently in caretake charge, will also meet Everton owner Farhad Moshiri and other board members – Moshiri first met Pereira on his yacht in Monaco last week

It is understood Everton are still to request permission from Derby to speak to Wayne Rooney.