David Moyes is on the verge of being named Everton manager for the second time, having agreed to replace Sean Dyche in the Goodison Park dugout.

The 61-year-old left West Ham United last summer after a hugely successful spell in charge at London Stadium saw him end the Hammers’ 43-year wait for a trophy.

Moyes was previously Everton’s manager between 2002 and 2013, where he was named LMA Manager of the Year on three separate occasions. He left the club to join Manchester United, succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson, but saw out just nine months of the six-year contract that he’d signed at Old Trafford before being sacked.

The Athletic report that Everton’s new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), quickly identified Moyes as their number one target after deciding to dispense with Dyche’s services hours before the FA Cup third round win over Peterborough.

He is expected to imminently signed a two-and-a-half-year contract – Sky Sports state that an agreement has been reached between both parties – and it’s believed TFG want Moyes to ‘lay the foundations’ for the club ahead of their move to a new 52,888 stadium situated at Bramley-Moore Dock in Vauxhall.

Moyes’ first task will be helping Everton stave off the threat of relegation. The Toffees are just a point above the drop zone in 16th place, with two points picked up from the last 15 available, and will need to improve their dismal record in front of goal.

Indeed, Everton have scored just 15 times this season – only bottom club Southampton have a worse record – and have won just three of the 19 games they have played.

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