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Everton are interviewing nine managerial candidates — and their former boss David Moyes is on the list.

They have already spoken to Frank De Boer and Manuel Pellegrini and are due to sound out Europa League-winning Sevilla boss Unai Emery, who is understood to be keen on a move to the Premier League.

Ronald Koeman of Southampton remains first choice to succeed Roberto Martinez - who replaced Moyes in 2013 - but the Toffees fear they will struggle to persuade him to leave St Mary’s.

Moyes, who was in charge at Goodison from 2002 until leaving for Manchester United three years ago, is likely to be a popular choice with chairman Bill Kenwright.

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However, the Toffees' new major shareholder Farhad Moshiri is believed to want a bigger and different name, which could make Moyes an outsider.

The 53-year-old Scot turned down relegated Aston Villa on Monday after they made an approach for the second time. He has expressed fears over the structure and direction of the fallen Midlands giants.

De Boer, who stepped down as Ajax coach on the morning of the day Everton sacked Roberto Martinez earlier this month, appears to be the favourite to get the job.

He shares the same agent as fellow Dutchman Koeman, who has privately told the Toffees he is ready to see out the final year of his contract .

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Stoke's Mark Hughes, a former Everton player, is another manager under consideration but it seems as if De Boer is the front runner.

Pellegrini, who is leaving Manchester City after three years to make room for the incoming Pep Guardiola, is keen to stay in the Premier League and wants the Goodison job.

Newcastle boss Rafa Banitez has also expressed interest, but it seems unlikely Everton would be interested in the ex-Liverpool manager.