Everton's hierarchy reportedly need to persuade Sam Allardyce to take the manager's job after they initially overlooked the experienced coach.

The former Sunderland and Crystal Palace boss was an early contender for the role, but he later ruled himself out of the running as he felt that the club did not want him.

The Merseyside outfit have seemingly struggled to find a replacement for Ronald Koeman, who was sacked more than a month ago, and it is believed that the club have returned their attention to Allardyce.

According to The Mirror, majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri wants the coach in place by Wednesday, but the 63-year-old has told friends that he needs 'convincing'.

The Toffees may have to fall to the ex-England manager's demands, which include a two-and-a-half-year deal worth more than £4m per year.

Under temporary coach David Unsworth, Everton have lost five of their seven games in all competitions and currently reside just two points above the relegation zone in the Premier League.