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Rafa Benitez set to sign deal to become Everton's new manager this weekend as he closes in on sensational Premier League return - with owner Farhad Moshiri turning to former Liverpool boss despite fans' criticism in bid to break into the top four

Rafa Benitez is on the verge of an extraordinary return to the Premier League by signing a deal with Everton this weekend, making him the first man in modern history to manage at both Liverpool and Everton.

Owner Farhad Moshiri is convinced that Benitez, who is considered among the most-iconic former Liverpool managers having won the Champions League for the club in 2005, is the best coach to take Everton into the Champions League and is ready to ignore the objections of some Evertonians who object to the club appointing such a revered Liverpool manager.