Could the Bristol City, Fulham or Sheffield United bosses be genuine contenders to replace Ronald Koeman at Everton?
Ronald Koeman looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park.
Everton are on the hunt for a new permanent manager following the sacking of Ronald Koeman after the 5-2 Premier League defeat to Arsenal.
David Unsworth is currently in charge on a caretaker basis and there are some other big names being linked, but here are three Championship bosses the Toffees should perhaps consider.
Lee Johnson, manager of Bristol City, during the Sky Bet Championship match against Leeds United.
Lee Johnson
Still only 36-years-old, the managerial rise of Johnson has been impressive after turning around the form of Oldham Athletic, Barnsley and now Bristol City.
The Robins are seventh in the table at the moment despite a 3-0 defeat to Leeds United in their last outing – just their second loss of the season – and are playing stylish attacking football.
Fulham Head Coach Slavisa Jokanovic looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match against Middlesbrough.
Slavisa Jokanovic
Another who believes in playing the game the right way, Jokanovic took Fulham to the playoffs against the odds last term and while they are tenth currently in 2017/18, the 49-year-old is still very well regarded.
The fact the Serbian gets the best out of attacking players is what should make him a desirable choice for a top flight team badly struggling in the final third.
Chris Wilder
Rio Ferdinand tweeted a prediction that Sean Dyche will take charge at Goodison Park and Burnley will then swoop for Wilder, but why couldn’t the Sheffield United boss be considered on Merseyside himself?
It has been an impressive rise from the 50-year-old, who earned promotion from League Two with Northampton Town in 2016, promotion from League One with the Blades in 2017 and has taken the Sheffield team to third and outside the Championship automatic promotion spots on goal difference alone.
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