Former Everton and Southampton boss Ronald Koeman set to be named as new Netherlands manager

1 Ronald Koeman was sacked in November

Ronald Koeman is expected to be named as the new Netherlands manager.

Koeman was sacked by Everton in October after a 5-2 defeat to Arsenal left the Merseyside club in the relegation zone.

The Dutchman, who had spent more than £140m on new signings in the summer, had been in charge of the Toffees for 16 months.

He had previously spent a successful two-year spell in charge of Southampton, guiding them to seventh and sixth-place finishes in the Premier League.

Now the 54-year-old is set to be given the chance to revive the fortunes of his national side.

The Netherlands have failed to qualify for the past two major tournaments and have turned to Koeman after Dick Advocaat’s resignation at the end of last year.

Koeman won 78 caps for the Netherlands in a distinguished player career and has spoken in the past of his desire to manage his country.

He will be unveiled as the new Oranje manager next week, according to De Telegraaf.