Italian icon Fabio Cannavaro has been interviewed for the vacant managerial role at Everton, according to reports.
The ex-defender, 48, never played in the Premier League but has managed several clubs since moving into coaching a decade ago.
Cannavaro won the Chinese Super League with Guangzhou in 2019 and has also managed Tianjin, Saudi outfit Al Nassr and the Chinese national team.
He has been out of work since leaving Guangzhou last September and is reportedly keen on continuing his coaching career in England.
Cannavaro is said to have impressed during his interview, although the Toffees are still to chat with fellow candidates Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney.
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Speaking to The Sun last November, the legendary centre-back explained his Premier League dreams and his blueprint for success.
"A manager should not set himself limits, I would be open to any kind of experience," revealed Cannavaro.
"I would like to manage in England but the same goes for France and Italy. If you get an important project, you consider it.
"My job is to give balance to a team, strong going forward and in defending. I like my teams to play out from the back, however, it depends on the players you have.
"My teams play on the front foot - but a manager has to be astute and understand situations."
Everton's hunt for their next manager is being carried out by majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri and chairman Bill Kenwright, continues the report in The Telegraph.
The Merseyside club are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Liverpool legend Rafa Benitez last week.
Cannavaro, Rooney and Lampard are thought to be the only three names on their shortlist.
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez was their preferred choice to succeed Benitez, but he is unwilling to leave his current role until after the World Cup.
Martinez, who was previously in charge of Everton between 2013 and 2016, was reportedly keen on taking the job but only if he could amalgamate it with his current role.
The Belgian FA were unwilling to sanction his request.
Duncan Ferguson has been appointed caretaker manager until further notice, starting with Saturday' Premier League game against Aston Villa.
Everton are in a precarious position in the Premier League, sitting just two places and six points above the relegation zone.
They cannot afford to make the wrong decision with their next appointment, potentially scuppering Cannavaro's chances due to his lack of experience in the English game.
The ex-international is best known for his playing career, making almost 800 appearances for Napoli, Parma, Inter Milan, Juventus, Real Madrid, Al-Ahli and Italy.
The defender won the UEFA Cup, La Liga twice and three domestic cups during his club career, yet his finest achievement came while playing for his country.
Cannavaro guided Italy to victory in the World Cup final against France in 2006, later picking up the Ballon d'Or for his efforts. No defender has won the prestigious award since.
