Bielsa arrives in England to discuss Everton job

PREMIER LEAGUE Bielsa arrives in England to discuss Everton job

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 22:39 - 26.01.2023

Marcelo Bielsa has been pictured arriving at Heathrow for talks with Everton as club owner, Farhad Moshiri hopes to persuade the former Leeds boss to accept the role

Marcelo Bielsa is Farhad Moshiri's first choice but has doubts about accepting the challenge. He is believed to have reservations over a club that has sacked six permanent managers in just under seven years and the suitability of the squad to his methods.

Marcelo Bielsa is a top target for Everton
Marcelo Bielsa is a top target for Everton

Bielsa a top target for Everton

Everton owner, Farhad Moshiri hopes to convince the Argentinian to take over a team who have lost eight and drawn two of their past 10 matches. Bielsa’s arrival in England, first reported by the Daily Mail, indicates a willingness to progress discussions.

Several other candidates are under consideration. Contact has been made with representatives of the former Burnley manager Sean Dyche, who would welcome the chance to relaunch his managerial career at Goodison Park.

Everton determined to hold on to key players

Anthony Gordon missed another day of training on Thursday amid interest from Newcastle. The 21-year-old is believed to be keen on the move and his exit would release funds for Everton to make signings before Tuesday’s deadline. 

Everton duo Amadou Onana and Anthony Gordon are attracting interest from elsewhere
Everton duo Amadou Onana and Anthony Gordon are attracting interest from elsewhere

Everton are determined to hold on to Amadou Onana despite Chelsea identifying the midfielder as an alternative to Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo. Onana has also been targeted by Arsenal but Everton signed the Belgian from Lille only last summer and do not want to sell.

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