Everton have issued a statement insisting the club has not offered a contract to Contract Ancelotti and insist their search for a new manager is still ongoing.
Reports overnight have claimed the Toffees have agreed a deal ‘in principle’ for the former Milan, Chelsea and Real Madrid head coach, who has been strongly linked with the permanent role at Arsenal.
The Merseyside club insist those reports are wide of the mark – at least for the time being.
A statement issued late Monday night read: “In the 11 days since Marco Silva left the club, the Everton board has been working to recruit a new permanent manager – and has held meetings with a number of candidates.
“We can confirm that thus far no contract offer has been made and no candidate has chosen to withdraw from the process.”
Ancelotti has also been on Arsenal shortlist of candidates to replace Unai Emery at the Emirates – but Mikel Arteta now appears the favourite for that role after officials from the north London side met with the Manchester City assistant manager on Sunday night.
