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Everton 'close to appointing former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez as their new manager following positive talks with the club's board'

Rafa Benitez is reportedly close to taking over as Everton manager after talks with the club's board ended positively.

The Toffees are yet to confirm a successor for Carlo Ancelotti, but it is believed Benitez could return to the Premier League two years after departing Newcastle United.

Benitez left Chinese club Dalian Yifang earlier this year and has officially been offered the Everton job according to Sky Sports.

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Rafa Benitez (above) is reportedly close to taking over as Everton manager for next season