EVERTON are set to appoint former Burnley boss Sean Dyche as their new manager, it was reported today – moments before the Morning Star went to print.

The club quickly moved on to the second name on their shortlist after talks with ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa failed to produce a successful conclusion.

Dyche was always a contender – although seemingly behind the 67-year-old Argentinian – but the PA news agency understands he is set to be confirmed in the next 24 hours as the man the club have put their faith in to guide them away from a second successive relegation battle after nine Premier League defeats in 12 matches cost Frank Lampard his job on Monday.