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Everton eye Rafa Benitez as Ronald Koeman replacement with Newcastle boss in line for Goodison Park gig

Dutchman's time at Goodison Park is running out and owners have drawn up a list of potential replacements

Rafa Benitez is the amazing new name in the frame to replace Ronald Koeman at Everton.

The former Liverpool chief is high up on the list of potential successors to Koeman if he is fired by majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.


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Rafa Benitez is being lined up to take over at Everton

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Rafa Benitez is being lined up to take over at Everton

Toffees’ players are now convinced it is only a matter of time before Koeman loses his job at Goodison Park.

An approach for Benitez, who led Merseyside rivals Liverpool to Champions League success in 2005, would be a remarkable move for Everton.

The Newcastle chief is in a powerful position with the fans at St James’ Park but he has never quite convinced owner Mike Ashley to loosen the purse strings.


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Benitez still has a house on Merseyside and is highly ambitious.

Ronald Koeman is running out of time at Goodison Park

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Ronald Koeman is running out of time at Goodison Park

Despite his emotional bond with Liverpool fans, Moshiri’s advisors have earmarked him for the move if Koeman is sacked.

Although Everton are historically reluctant to fire managers, Koeman spent so much money in the summer that they expected far better from the team.

The Toffees travel to Brighton today looking to pick up a much-needed win.

Everton then host French giants Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday before playing Arsenal next weekend.

Benitez would jump at the chance of returning to Merseyside

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Benitez would jump at the chance of returning to Merseyside

Everton have already drawn up a number of potential replacements for Koeman

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Everton have already drawn up a number of potential replacements for Koeman

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