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David Moyes could make a sensational return to Everton.
The Scot is one of the names in the frame to replace struggling Ronald Koeman at Goodison Park.
Moyes enjoyed an 11-year stint at the Toffees before leaving to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013.
Despite his unsuccessful time at United and further unproductive spells at Real Sociedad and Sunderland, the 54-year-old is still highly regarded at Everton.
He is also being targeted by the Scottish FA as a replacement for Gordon Strachan.
But Moyes still has unfinished business at club level and a return to Everton looks a good fit.
Koeman goes into today’s clash with Arsenal with just two wins in 12 games. The Dutchman is under huge pressure to revive Everton’s fortunes after having £140million to spend in the summer.
Chairman Bill Kenwright built a strong relationship with Moyes. They remain close friends. Kenwright accepted that it was impossible for the Scot to turn down Old Trafford.Circumstances have changed dramatically at Goodison in the 20 months since Farhad Moshiri bought a 49.9 per cent share in the club.
Moshiri expected Koeman to mount a challenge for the top six, plus success in Europe
Moyes got his Everton sides punching above their weight – and qualified for the Champions League in 2005.
Arsene Wenger has admitted Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil could be sold in January.
The Arsenal pair, whose deals at the Emirates expire in the summer, are both yet to sign new contracts with the club and as a result, could leave for nothing at the end of the season, admits Manager, Wenger.
And Wenger admits with talks remaining at an impasse there is a chance both could be sold in the winter transfer window.
“In our situation, we have envisaged every solution. It is possible,” he said when asked at his weekly press conference whether either or both could leave the club in January.
Ozil has been linked with a move to Fenerbahce while Jose Mourinho is keen to bring him to Manchester United but Wenger insists the German wants to stay with the Gunners.
“It is my understanding [that he wants to stay],” he added. “At the moment, we are not close enough to announce anything.”
Sanchez meanwhile saw his Chile side crash out of World Cup qualifying with defeat to Brazil with the 28-year-old coming in for some physical treatment.
Wenger’s side faces Watford and the Frenchman is keen to speak to his star man on his return to ascertain whether he’ll be fit enough to feature at Vicarage Road.
“I will have to speak to him,” Wenger said. “Yesterday, I watched the whole game and I must say he got some special treatment.
“It was very physical and mentally I will have to assess the situation.”
Manchester United Legend, Ryan Giggs has tipped Gareth Barry to reach 700 Premier League appearances.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims English clubs are at a disadvantage in the Champions League.
Arsenal have rejected an offer from Manchester City for Alexis Sanchez, and are insisting on a fee of over £70m or a player coming in return before they even countenance the Chilean going.
Manchester City remain hopeful they will complete a cash-only deal with Arsenal for Alexis Sanchez before Thursday, and are not interested in a part-exchange involving any player.
