Stade Rennais manager Franck Haise and David Moyes of Everton
Stade Rennais manager Franck Haise and David Moyes of Everton
Franck Haise has revealed that he has been offered the Everton job in the past.
The Toffees are facing plenty of uncertainty around the future of David Moyes, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
It's understood that the 63-year-old is as hungry as ever to deliver success to Hill Dickinson, but he has yet to reach an agreement on a new deal.
Things have only been made even more complicated after the Friedkin Group announced their plans to sell the club in October, after only buying the L3 side less than two years ago.
We have seen several Premier League clubs get taken over in recent years, only for new ownership to immediately stamp their authority through a swift managerial change.
With several suitors keen on buying Everton, takeover hopefuls may have just been given fresh food for thought regarding Moyes after Haise's latest reveal.
Franck Haise leaves door open after Everton job revelation
Amanda Staveley is looking the favourite to buy Everton at the moment, with several US consortiums also being linked to take over.
It's more than likely that Moyes' future will be decided at the end of the season, if TFG are still in charge.
However, that could change at any point, especially if the Houston-based company find an appropriate buyer soon.
Haise has revealed that he previously rejected an approach from Everton due to the fact that he didn't think his English was good enough.
The Stade Rennais boss has had big success in France, but has left the door open to moving to the Premier League, once his English is up to scratch.
He revealed, as quoted on page eight of SO FOOT's print edition on Thursday: "There was Brighton; Everton came as well; Nottingham had made an offer. I was the one who declined to take discussions any further because I didn’t feel ready.
"I still feel that my level of English isn’t good enough. For communication, for how I’d speak to the players, the staff. I’ve almost reached a thousand-day streak on Duolingo!"
When asked about potentially aiming for a move to the Premier League in the future, Haise replied: "An ambition? I’m not sure, but it’s an opportunity I wouldn’t say no to."
So what do Everton fans need to know about Haise?
What Everton fans need to know about Haise: record, playstyle, characteristics
Haise made his name with RC Lens, where he spent over four years, managing more than 150 games.
He then made a move to OGC Nice in June 2024, but departed in December of the following year.
The Frenchman didn't wait too long to get back into management, joining Rennes, who he currently holds a 1.9 points-per-game record with.
Rennes are unbeaten in the Europa League this season, having faced the likes of Juventus, Sturm Graz and Olympiacos.
The 55-year-old's 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1 playstyle is fast, direct football, which focuses on counter-attacking.
Haise's systems are usually wing-back-driven, though he possesses some tactical fluidity that Moyes may not.
He is seen as a laid-back manager who takes a humble approach that encourages development.
Maybe Everton fans will hear of Haise's name again in the near future.