David Moyes is on the verge of being appointed Everton manager for a second time after agreeing to replace Sean Dyche at Goodison Park.
The 61-year-old left West Ham United last summer after a hugely successful spell in charge at the London Stadium, ending the Hammers' 43-year wait for a trophy.
Moyes was before Everton's manager between 2002 and 2013, where he was named LMA Manager of the Year on three separate occasions. He left the club to join Manchester United, succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson, but saw out just nine months of the six-year contract he signed at Old Trafford before being sacked.
Athletics report that Everton's new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), quickly identified Moyes as their number one target after deciding to dispense with Dyche's services hours before the FA Cup third round win over Peterborough.
He is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract soon. Sky Sports state that an agreement has been reached between the two sides – and it is believed that TFG want Moyes to 'break ground' for the club ahead of their move to a new 52,888 stadium, located at Bramley-Moore Dock in Vauxhall.
Moyes' first task will be to help Everton avoid the threat of relegation. The Toffees are just one point above the relegation zone in 16th place, with two points taken from the last 15 available, and will need to improve their dismal record in front of goal.
Indeed, Everton have scored just 15 times this season – only bottom club Southampton have a worse record – and have won just three of the 19 games they have played.