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Everton are set to announce Frank Lampard as their new manager in the next 24 hours, with ex-Chelsea boss signing a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Rafa Benitez as he gets set to salvage Toffees' season

Everton will announce Frank Lampard as their new head coach in the next 24 hours.

The former Chelsea boss has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Goodison Park and completed all the formalities attached to his move.

All that is left now is to publicly confirm his arrival as Rafa Benitez’s successor.

Frank Lampard is expected to be named as the new Everton manager in the next 24 hours
Chelsea legend Lampard has penned a two-and-a-half year deal to take charge on Merseyside

Chelsea legend Lampard has penned a two-and-a-half year deal to take charge on Merseyside

There is hope that the official announcement could happen tonight - but that process could drag on into Monday.