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Next Everton Boss: Moyes exclusive, Mourinho's Man Utd snub, Newcastle manager interested
DAVID MOYES is waiting for Everton to call and offer him the vacant manager position.
Benitez, Mourinho (centre) and Moyes (right) are all in the running for the Everton post
Moyes, 53, yesterday told The Times that he is willing to return to Goodison Park three years after quitting as manager.
"Would I consider going back? I've said if I get an exciting challenge and something that makes me feel I could get my teeth into it then I would be really interested," he said.
Express Sport understands the Scot is now second choice for the position, with Everton ready to swoop on their ex-boss if talks with Frank de Boer break down.
However, he will first sit down with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to discuss his future and set out firm guarantees on a transfer budget if he is to stay on Tyneside.
Another candidate for the Everton job is Jose Mourinho, albeit out at 20/1 with the bookmakers.
Mourinho, 53, is favourite to replace Louis van Gaal at Manchester United if the Dutchman leaves this summer.
However, United may lose out on the Portuguese if they do not act fast.
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The Sunday Times claim Everton have sounded out the ex-Chelsea manager and hope a deal can be concluded.
Mourinho is reportedly seeking to manage a club in the Champions League - something United may not be able to guarantee if results go against them on the final day of the season today.
Everton themselves are a long way off qualifying for European football but possess a young squad that could appeal to Mourinho.
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