Marcelino the latest to be linked with Everton

Lyndon Lloyd | Tuesday, 03 December 2019 0comments | Jump to last

Marcelino Toral is reportedly under consideration by Everton and Arsenal as the two clubs search for potential new managers.

The Gunners moved to dismiss Unai Emery last week and put Freddie Ljungberg in charge, possibly until the end of the season, while the Toffees are thought to be holding off on sacking Marco Silva until a viable replacement can be found.

Marcelino was apparently sounded out by Arsenal before they hired Emery and now the Daily Mail's website is claiming that there has been contact between the respective clubs and the Spaniard's representatives.

However, according to a recent Goal.com report, Toral politely declined an offer from Everton to take over from Silva a month ago.

The 54-year-old steered Villarreal back to La Liga in 2013 and secured Valencia's return to the Champions League in his first season at La Mestalla while also winning the the Copa del Rey final over Barcelona and taking Los Ches into the semi-finals of the Europa League last season. He left Valencia in September, however, following a disagreement with Valencia owner Peter Lim.