Everton eyeing Martinez, Rooney and Potter for managerial role

Rafa Benitez

was dismissed after their embarrassing 2-1 loss at the hands of

in the

. The Spaniard had been under a lot of pressure in the past few weeks, and he departed the club as

sit 16th in the Premier League table.

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reported that Benitez would part ways with Everton on Saturday and the club has also confirmed his departure.

After that, three names were released as Everton’s main targets for the managerial position at the club. One of them is

Roberto Martinez

, who is managing Belgium at the moment. He previously managed Everton from 2013 to 2016.

Another candidate is Derby manager

Wayne Rooney

, who also has a history with the Toffees. He is a product of the club’s academy before his move to Manchester United and then coming back for a less successful spell in 2017.

He started his managerial career on the right foot at Pride Park.

The last name on Everton’s wish list is

Graham Potter

. The Brighton boss has attracted the attention of Premier League sides before, with Tottenham previously keen on signing with him.

Duncan Ferguson

will be the caretaker manager until the matters at Goodison Park are solved.

If they fail to acquire a manager, he may be asked to oversee the team until the summer or even be handed the permanent role if successful.

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