Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeEverton have held further talks with Rafa Benitez about their vacant manager’s position. Owner Farhad Moshiri has engaged in a fresh round of interviews, despite coming close to agreeing terms with former Wolves boss Nuno Espírito Santo. Former Liverpool manager Benitez now seems one of two leading candidates with the Goodison majority shareholder, despite a powerful negative reaction from the Blues support. The Portuguese 47-year-old had initially looked close to joining Crystal Palace, but talks with the Eagles eventually broke down. Speaking to talkSPORT on Tuesday, Jordan said: “Rafa Benitez, whilst being a very capable manager, that operates at the highest level at times is a manager is much more about reputation than deeds.

Source: Daily Mirror June 15, 2021 21:30 UTC