Everton could provide Dominic Calvert-Lewin with the perfect partner in crime if they appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager, according to a report.
Everton They continue to hunt for a new man at the helm after the surprise departure of Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian returned to Real Madrid, leaving the Toffees in the lurch before an important transfer window.
Installing a coach is the club’s number one priority. And according to the latest reports, former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is in pole position.
The Portuguese was also targeted by Crystal Palace, but the The path to Goodison was opened after talks with the London club broke down..
If Everton go for Nuno, they will likely gain access to the connection that saw the Wolves land a series of impressive shots.
Wolves used to do business with clients of super agent Jorge Mendes. And according to Sport Witness (citing CalcioMercato), naming Nuno could help bring AC Milan forward Rafael Leao to Merseyside.
The 22-year-old is represented by Mendes who, according to the article, is waiting for offers from the Premier League to come in.
Everton is described as having a “long-term interest” in the leader. Although Milan “will only consider offers over 30 million euros” for the shooter.
That shouldn’t be a deciding factor if Everton decide to act in their best interests. If they do, the acquisition of Leao could be ‘Mendes’ first gift to Nuno’ as Everton’s manager.
Will Nuno immediately launch Lobos’ double raid?
Meanwhile, Nuno Espirito Santo will look to bring in two top Wolves stars with him should he be appointed as Everton’s new coach, according to a report.
Nuno’s departure at the end of the season ended a glorious four-year reign at Molineux.. Everyone at the club will miss him very much and he will walk away with something close to legend status.
However, the Portuguese is in danger of tarnishing that image according to a report on Monday. According to Football Insider, Espirito Santo wants to attack his old club, the Wolves, for two of his star players.
First on his list is the dependable defender Conor Coady. The Liverpool academy graduate has become one of the Premier League’s most trusted defenders. Now 28, he is at the peak of his powers and is part of the England team for Euro 2020.
However, getting him away from Molineux will not be easy. Coady is the captain of the club and has barely missed a game for the Wolves and recently signed a new contract until 2025.
The The second player would undoubtedly make the pulses of the Goodison faithful quicken.
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