Everton continue Marcelo Bielsa talks with Sam Allardyce considered as short-term fix

Everton will continue talks with Marcelo Bielsa and hope to persuade him to take the job, despite some reservations being relayed by the influential Argentine coach in initial soundings.

The 67-year-old has asked questions about the structure of the club and whether the recruitment suits his game, as those with knowledge of the situation wonder whether the timescale is too short to convince Bielsa.

The former Leeds United manager is known for long interview processes as he thoroughly considers every aspect of a prospective club, but Everton chairman Farhad Moshiri is willing to press ahead such is his admiration for the coach.