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Sam Allardyce denies he is in talks over becoming Everton manager but insists: 'If somebody comes calling... there's the opportunity to speak'

Sam Allardyce has denied that he has been contacted about the vacant managers job at Everton but indicated he is open to a return to the dugout.

Allardyce is in pole position to become the permanent replacement for Ronald Koeman following the Dutchman's departure from Goodison Park last month.

But the former England and Sunderland boss has claimed he has yet to hold talks with the club.

Sam Allardyce has denied that he is in talks about becoming the next Everton manager
Sam Allardyce has denied that he is in talks about becoming the next Everton manager
The Merseyside club are on the hunt for a new manager after Ronald Koeman was sacked
The Merseyside club are on the hunt for a new manager after Ronald Koeman was sacked

On whether he has been in contact with the Merseyside outfit, he told TalkSport; 'No, I haven't.