Everton could consider Leighton Baines as a potential candidate to eventually succeed David Moyes.
Baines has been working under Moyes ever since the 62-year-old made his return to Merseyside last year.
With his contract set to expire next summer, there is a growing belief that Everton will offer Moyes a new contract ahead of the new season.
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Everton manager David Moyes.
However, Everton will be aware that the Scot will not be sticking around for the long term future, with a replacement eventually required.
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Everton’s stance on Leighton Baines succeeding David Moyes
The Everton players rate Baines highly as a coach at Finch Farm, with years of experience as a Toffee under his belt.
Baines is yet to take on a senior managerial role, with The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland sharing how he expects Everton to view the former defender as a Moyes replacement.
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“It would be great if player-turned-first-team assistant Baines were in a position to be his eventual successor,” he said.
“But I imagine he and the club would want to see him cut his teeth in management elsewhere before taking that step. He’s certainly highly regarded, though.”
It must be remembered that Moyes has praised Baines’ impact as a coach at Everton following his promotion last year.
The step up to being Moyes’ replacement would certainly be a steep one, though.
Everton have been able to retain some stability under The Friedkin Group, with Moyes playing a significant role in that.
Potentially replacing the veteran manager with someone like Baines would mark a major risk for the new owners.
Seamus Coleman could join Baines in Everton coaching role
Another big decision needs to be made on Everton veteran Seamus Coleman and his future on Merseyside.
Coleman could retire from football this summer as his contract with the Toffees comes to a conclusion at the end of the season.
The 37-year-old has already completed his coaching badges behind the scenes at Finch Farm and would be ready to launch his coaching career.
Moyes has shared how important Coleman is at Everton, which would hint towards a possible role in his coaching set-up.
A decision on Coleman’s future can be expected in the coming weeks.
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