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PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Marcelo Bielsa lands at Heathrow to step up talks with Everton over replacing Frank Lampard, despite concerns over squad, with Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide an alternative option

Marcelo Bielsa has landed in England to hold talks with Everton over their vacant manager’s job.

The former Leeds boss, who Sportsmail revealed as the the club’s first-choice, has arrived in London from Brazil ahead of formal discussions with the Toffees.

There is an acknowledgement from Everton that they face an uphill battle to get a deal for Bielsa over the line, namely his reservations over whether the current squad can adapt to his high-energy style.

Marcelo Bielsa managed Leeds in the Premier League between 2020 and 2022
Bielsa is pictured at Heathrow on Thursday

Former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is in London to talk to Everton's hierarchy about their vacant manager's position

However, the very fact Bielsa has flown to the capital to meet Everton has sparked optimism that a deal may not be out of reach.