Carlo Ancelotti is the Everton’s number one choice to become their next manager, Sky Sports News understands.
Interim manager Duncan Ferguson will remain as part of the first team coaching staff should Ancelotti, who left Napoli last week, be appointed.
The club have confirmed Ferguson will remain in charge for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Leicester as the search for Marco Silva’s successor continues.
“In the 11 days since Marco Silva left the Club, the Everton Board has been working to recruit a new permanent manager - and has held meetings with a number of candidates.
“We can confirm that thus far no contract offer has been made and no candidate has chosen to withdraw from the process.
“While the Club is keen to confirm a new permanent manager as soon as possible, the only important duty is that the right appointment is made."