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Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri reveals club are 'close' to appointing new manager

Everton are 'close' to appointing a new manager to replace Ronald Koeman, majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri has revealed.

David Unsworth, who has been in caretaker charge since the sacking of Koeman 32 days ago, oversaw a humiliating 5-1 home defeat by Atalanta on Thursday night.

But after holding talks with Sam Allardyce and failing with a big money move for Watford's Marco Silva, Moshiri insists a new man will soon be in place.

Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri says the club are 'close' to appointing a new boss
Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri says the club are 'close' to appointing a new boss
Wayne Rooney looks dejected during Everton's 5-1 defeat by Atalanta on Thursday night
Wayne Rooney looks dejected during Everton's 5-1 defeat by Atalanta on Thursday night

In a statement sent to talkSPORT presenter Jim White, Moshiri said: 'The first priority is to stabilise the club and finalise the appointment of a manager.