Merseyside Police are investigating a 'threatening banner' left near Rafa Benitez's home on the Wirral overnight - which warned the former Newcastle United manager not to take charge of Everton.
The Spaniard has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Goodison Park following a series of positive talks with Everton's hierarchy.
Benitez could become the first man to manage both Merseyside clubs after previously winning the Champions League and FA Cup with Liverpool.
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While Newcastle supporters have plenty of fond memories of Benitez, there has been some opposition to the 61-year-old taking charge of the Toffees on Merseyside.
Shockingly this has resulted in a white sheet with the words 'We know where you live. Don't sign' being hung over a garden wall in the Benitez's home village of Caldy.
"We can confirm police are investigating reports of a threatening banner at a location in Caldy today, Monday 28 June," a statement from Merseyside Police read.
"At around 7am, it was reported that a banner made from bed sheets had been placed over a wall and bushes on a residential driveway, with wording which is thought to target football manager Rafa Benitez."
Detective Inspector Darren Taylor added: "This message has understandably caused some distress and worry for residents in the area.
"Due to the football language used, we suspect that it was aimed at Rafa Benitez but whoever placed the message left it outside the wrong house.
"If anyone has information about who produced the banner or helped to put it up, please let us know as soon as possible."
Anyone with information in relation to this crime, or CCTV footage from the Caldy area, can contact police via 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 with reference 21000449810.
