Everton have held further talks with Rafa Benitez as they creep closer to making him an offer to become their new manager.
Benitez, the former Liverpool boss, wants the opportunity to take on the task of reviving fortunes at Goodison Park. He has become the leading candidate after another round of discussions with Farhad Moshiri, the major shareholder.
There has been widespread discontent among Evertonians, who have not forgotten Benitez’s time in charge at Anfield and in particular comments he made after a Merseyside derby in February 2007.
The Spaniard's connections with Liverpool mean he is not a boss many Everton fans wanted
Moshiri is aware of the feeling but he is proceeding regardless of the emotions.