Everton are hoping to conclude a deal to hire Sam Allardyce as manager in time for Wednesday's Premier League clash with West Ham United, sources have told ESPN FC.
Discussions between Everton and Allardyce's representatives have taken place since Monday, with further talks planned on Tuesday, and sources have said there is a growing confidence within Goodison Park that the club's six-week search for a replacement for the sacked Ronald Koeman is close to an end.
Allardyce, who had publicly ruled himself out of the Everton job earlier this month due to the Merseyside club's desire to recruit Watford manager Marco Silva, is now ready to accept the challenge of steering Everton away from the threat of relegation, however, and could be in charge for the visit of David Moyes's West Ham on Wednesday.