Everton have reportedly spoken to former Schalke 04 coach Ralf Rangnick about the vacant manager's position at Goodison Park.
The Toffees are looking for a replacement for David Moyes, who took over as Manchester United boss earlier this month.
Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez is the odds-on favourite to fill the void on Merseyside.
However, according to Sky Sports News, Porto manager Vitor Pereira and 54-year-old Rangnick are also on Everton owner Bill Kenwright's three-man shortlist for the position.
Rangnick, who has also managed Stuttgart, Hannover and Hoffenheim, stepped down as Schalke boss in September 2011, claiming that he was exhausted.
