Frank Lampard remains in contention for the Everton job as owner Farhad Moshiri holds off appointing the previously favoured Vitor Pereira.
Lampard has already held talks and further discussions are expected in an increasingly chaotic process.
Pereira was in pole position 48 hours ago after impressing in his interview and is still under consideration.
But a toxic reaction from Everton fans to his proposed appointment means Lampard is now a leading candidate.
Derby County manager and former Everton striker Wayne Rooney is also on the shortlist although he appears to be the outsider.