Carlo Ancelotti reportedly held talks with Everton.
However, the Premier League club are no nearer a permanent new manager.
Everton are yet to make a contract offer to any potential new manager despite holding talks with several candidates. Duncan Ferguson has been in interim charge since Marco Silva was sacked following the 5-2 loss to Premier League leaders Liverpool, the former striker securing a 3-1 win over Chelsea and a 1-1 draw away to Manchester United.
Ferguson will remain in the role for at least Wednesday’s EFL Cup quarter-final against Leicester City as Everton continue their search for Silva’s permanent successor. The Premier League club insist they are yet to make anyone with a formal offer, despite reports on Monday suggesting former Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti had agreed a deal.
“While the club is keen to confirm a new permanent manager as soon as possible, the only important duty is that the right appointment is made. While our process continues, Duncan Ferguson will remain as caretaker manager and will take charge of the side for Wednesday night’s Cup quarter-final against Leicester City.”
Ancelotti, who left Napoli after securing their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, is among the favourites for the Everton job. Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta, ex-manager David Moyes and former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac are also said to be leading contenders.
