Everton-linked Nuno Espirito Santo is on the verge of making a swift return to Premier League management with Crystal Palace.
That is according to The Telegraph, who are reporting that the former Wolves boss is now in advanced talks with Palace and close to being appointed.
The report goes on to claim that an announcement could be made later this week, with talks now progressing over a deal.
Everton's search for a new manager is well underway and already a whole host of names have been linked with the position at Goodison Park.
The shock exit of Carlo Ancelotti last week, with the Italian returning to Real Madrid, has left the Blues with a vacancy that needs to be filled.
The ECHO understands initial talks have taken place with Nuno after his exit from Molineux, but there is a shortlist of names being worked on by the club.
Just this morning Nuno remained the overwhelming bookmaker favourite at 2/5 to takeover at Goodison in the coming weeks.
But it now appears that the former Porto boss is set to take over from Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park following his departure at the end of the season.
According to the latest odds, Nuno is followed by Ralf Rangnick and ex-Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe, who are both at 6/1.
While Frank Lampard and David Moyes are joint-third favourites at 8/1, with Rafael Benitez standing at 9/1.
Antonio Conte, who recently dropped out of the running to takeover at Tottenham following his exit from Serie A champions Inter Milan remains at 11/1, with Paulo Fonseca 12/1.
