Everton, fresh from defeat to Norwich, are four points off the relegation zone

West Ham aren't faring much better, sitting behind the Toffees by a point

Reports suggest that both clubs could turn to Moyes if fortunes don't change

Everton and West Ham are set to do battle over the signature of free agent David Moyes if their respective managers cant stop poor runs of form that have left the clubs faltering in the Premier League.

The Toffees' Marco Silva and Manuel Pellegrini are under increasing pressure and if upcoming results don't go their way, both could be sacked according to The Mirror.

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The publication also states that while both boards are backing their managers, they have former Everton boss Moyes at the top of their list should they need a replacement.

David Moyes could be set to return to the Toffees, more than six years after leaving the club

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The 56-year-old Scot has been jobless since his interim spell with The Hammers ended with him steering them away from relegation in May last year.

Football Insider also reports that both clubs have 'held boardroom talks in the last 24 hours' on the matter and say sources from both said they have made 'preliminary contact' with Moyes to asses his interest.

Despite investing heavily over the summer Everton sit 16th in the Premier League table fresh from a 2-0 loss against Norwich - who are in the relegation zone.

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini finds himself under huge pressure after a dismal run of form

Silva's managerial berth has seemed precarious for weeks now but he is set to take charge for Sunday's game at Leicester, despite his side sitting just four points above the relegation zone.

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The Everton manager took charge of training on Tuesday morning as normal and was given a 'vote of confidence' for the upcoming games which could decide his future, namely Leicester away, Liverpool away and Chelsea at home.

Things haven't been much better down at the London Stadium, despite Manuel Pellegrini's side starting the season well.

Toffees manager Marco Silva looked dejected following his side's 2-0 defeat by Norwich

Farhad Moshiri (left) is reported to have given the Portuguese boss a vote of confidence

They sit one place and one point behind Everton, plunging from fifth in the table in September.

Mirror Sport report that the club are 'deeply worried that they may have to take action to preserve the club’s Premier League status.'

Despite teetering on the edge of the relegation zone, the Chilean manager is said to not realise the extent of the problems, with his faith in faltering goalkeeper Roberto also frustrating club officials.

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A date with Chelsea on Saturday before an assignment away at Wolves and a home fixture with Arsenal could prove crucial for Pellegrini, 66.