Everton have reportedly considered Patrick Vieira as a potential replacement for Sam Allardyce ahead of next season.

According to an exclusive report from Metro, the Toffees are weighing up their options for the summer as they prepare to axe Allardyce at the end of the campaign.

Vieira has been building a reputation for himself in management with MLS outfit New York City FC in recent times, and it seems he has done enough to see his name mentioned for a potential role in the Premier League.

It’s claimed that Everton are looking to make their next managerial appointment with the view of discovering a young and exciting coach to progress the club and push them further forward, with European football still on the Toffees’ agenda.

However, Vieira is named as only one of a number of potential candidates for the role, with the managerial post at Everton a heavily scrutinised position at this moment in time.