Everton next manager odds: Roberto Martinez and Wayne Rooney 'in frame' to replace Rafa Benitez
Everton confirmed the sacking of Rafael Benitez yesterday afternoon following their disappointing 2-1 defeat to Norwich City.
The loss meant the Toffees had claimed only one win in 13 matches and left them six points above the relegation zone.
A number of names have already been linked with the vacant role at Goodison Park as the Merseyside club look to appoint their fifth permanent manager in six years.
Here are the current favourites to replace Benitez, according to Sky Bet...
A number of names have already been linked with the vacant role at Goodison Park as the Merseyside club look to appoint their fifth permanent manager in six years.
5. Graham Potter - 7/1
Graham Potter is the current Brighton & Hove Albion boss and has done a superb job with them this season as they sit 9th in the Premier League. Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Nuno Espirito Santo - 12/1
Nuno Espirito Santo is currently without a job after being sacked by Tottenham Hotspur after only four months in charge. Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Slaven Bilic - 16/1
Prior to a spell with Beijing Guoan, Bilic was head coach at West Brom where he won promotion to the Premier League in 2019/20. The 53-year-old previously played for Everton between 1997 and 1999. Photo: Clive Brunskill
8. Gennaro Gattuso - 20/1
Gennaro Gattuso most recently managaed AC Milan and Napoli - winning the Coppa Italia with the latter. He has been unemployed since May 2021. Photo: Francesco Pecoraro