Frank Lampard appointed Everton boss with Man Utd flop set to be first signing

Everton have confirmed the appointment of former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, with the new boss already working frantically to bring in new signings on deadline day.

The Toffees have spent the past two weeks looking for a new manager after dismissing Rafa Benitez, with the Spanish coach having won just one of his last 13 games in charge.

Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira and caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson were both interviewed for the role, though the former faced significant backlash from Everton fans.

In the end it was Lampard who impressed the Toffees’ hierarchy and landed the role, with the 43-year-old returning to management after a year out of work following his dismissal from Chelsea in January 2021.

His first match in the dugout will come against Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday February 5, though before that he will be looking to strengthen his new squad before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Everton are believed to be close to securing a six-month loan for Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek, with the Dutchman having snubbed Crystal Palace in favour of Goodison Park.

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