Frank de Boer is “keen” on replacing Roberto Martinez as Everton ’s new manager.
De Boer is without a job having departed Dutch side Ajax earlier this month after claiming four domestic titles during a six-year spell in charge.
The 46-year-old former Holland international is one of several names on the Blues shortlist as the Goodison hierarchy assess their options for the new boss.
And while de Boer has yet to hold talks with Everton, twin brother Ronald – who remains on the Ajax coaching staff – has spoken of his sibling’s eagerness to take on the Goodison challenge.
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“Frank is keen,” he said, speaking to the ECHO. “If he has a chance to be in the Premier League, then he will want to take it.
“Everton are a big club and it would be a challenge, but I know for sure he would take the job if offered.
“But that’s up to the management at Everton. He is probably on their list.
“He has to wait and see what the management does at the club, but I hope he will get the job.
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“Frank is more than capable of managing at a club like Everton in the Premier League.
“As a player and a manager, he has enough experience. But he hasn’t spoken to Everton.”
While de Boer is yet to hold formal discussions, it emerged today that Everton have approached David Moyes with a view to holding talks.
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and chief investor Farhad Moshiri also want to talk with former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini and current Southampton manager Ronald Koeman.
And the Blues are also still interested in Sevilla head coach Unai Emery, despite the Spanish side insisting he recently signed a new deal to stay at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.