Sacked Arsenal manager Unai Emery has held talks with Everton to become the club's next boss, according to reports.
The Gunners wielded the axe on Emery following defeat in the Europa League, with Freddie Ljungberg being made interim boss.
Meanwhile, Everton sacked Marco Silva after the Toffees were thumped by rivals Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, with Duncan Ferguson taking temporary charge.
Arsenal have drawn up a including Patrick Vieira, Massimiliano Allegri and Mikel Arteta.
Everton, on the other hand, already appear to have narrowed their search and are reportedly keen on hiring Emery.
According to The Athletic, Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright and majority investor Farhad Moshiri have personally met with Emery in London to discuss the vacant managerial position.
Emery is currently understood to be negotiating the settlement of his Arsenal contract, following his dismissal.
Other names on Everton's shortlist include Shanghai SIPG coach Vitor Pereira.
Silva was sacked after Everton moved into the relegation zone following an embarrassing 5-2 defeat at the hands of Liverpool.
Upon parting company with the Portuguese, the club said in a statement: "Majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri, chairman Bill Kenwright and the board of directors would like to thank Marco for his service over the last 18 months and wish him well for the future.
"Duncan Ferguson has taken temporary charge of the first team and will manage the side for the game against Chelsea on Saturday.
"The club aims to confirm a new permanent manager as swiftly as possible."
