Last updated on .From the section EvertonDavid Moyes (left) guided West Ham to a sixth-placed Premier League finish last seasonNuno Espirito Santo and David Moyes have emerged as two of the leading candidates to replace Carlo Ancelotti as Everton manager. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri was stunned by the speed of Ancelotti's departure for Real Madrid on Tuesday. At a meeting of senior figures at the Goodison Park club, it is understood the names of former Wolves manager Nuno and West Ham boss Moyes were prominent. Moshiri was impressed by the job Nuno did during his four seasons at Wolves, while Moyes was close to being re-appointed as Everton boss when Ancelotti became available in December 2019. It is understood Moyes has agreed a three-year contract to remain at West Ham, but that it is yet to be signed.

Source: BBC June 02, 2021 16:30 UTC