Sam Allardyce 'having talks' with Farhad Moshiri as he plans for long-term at Everton

By talkSPORT - @talkSPORTSam Allardyce insists he is planning to stay at Everton for the long-term.

The ex-England boss penned an 18-month contract in November when he was appointed as Ronald Koeman's successor.

But doubts have emerged over Allardyce's position beyond this season, with Toffees fans not exactly enthused by the football played under him.

Reports over the weekend suggested majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri could even try to tempt Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to Goodison Park over the summer.

But Allardyce has dismissed the speculation over his future and is determined to remain in post on Merseyside.

"Of course (I want to stay)," he said. "These are tough times, there are times…