Moyes’s reputation was greatly enhanced by his time at Everton before leaving for United in 2013

David Moyes could return to Everton, rejoining the club he managed for 11 years.

Moyes, 56, is in the running to go back to Goodison Park as the club looked for a short-term solution to their managerial vacancy.

The club announced today that Duncan Ferguson will remain as caretaker manager for Sunday’s match with Manchester United as they continue their search for a permanent boss.

Everton sacked Marco Silva last week after a dismal run of form, and Moyes has been available since leaving West Ham at the end of the 2017-2018 season, when he steered them to Premier League safety but was still replaced by Manuel Pellegrini.

It was not clear last night whether Moyes, who left Everton to take over at Manchester United