CARLO ANCELOTTI is due in London for face-to-face talks with Everton as they prepare to replace Marco Silva, according to reports.
The ex-Chelsea boss was linked with North London rivals Arsenal, and Gunners legend Emmanuel Petit warned letting the Italian join the Toffees would be a huge mistake.
Carlo Ancelotti is due in London for talks over the Everton jobCredit: PA:Empics Sport
But Emirates chiefs turned to former player Mikel Arteta after holding talks with the Manchester City No2 at his mansion until the early hours of Monday morning.
Everton made Ancelotti – who was sacked as Napoli boss this month after a bust-up with president Aurelio Di Laurentiis – their prime target to take over at Goodison.
It comes after interim manager Duncan Ferguson ruled himself out of the permanent job.
And according to the Mail, Ancelotti is set to head to London and face-to-face talks are planned with Farhad Moshiri.
Earlier, it was reported by Sky Sports News that the Italian was already on Merseyside to meet Toffees chiefs, but they are based in London.
Ferguson took charge of his second game on Sunday as the Toffees took a point away from Manchester United.
The former Everton striker also guided them to a home win against Chelsea – and is set to remain on the coaching staff if Ancelotti is hired.
Ferguson will manage his third game on Wednesday as they play Leicester in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.
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The stand-in manager revealed would hold talks with club directors – but urged them to bring in the best replacement with the most experience.
Ferguson said: “It’s buying them a bit of time to get the right man in. With a couple of results, they can make the process more diligent.
“We need the best manager in the world and I’ve not got the experience. I’m all for us bringing in a top manager and if I can be part of it then great.”
Carlo Ancelotti to fly in for Everton talks in next 24 hours as Toffees steal march on Arsenal in race for new boss
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
