Royle Blues to go Dutch

admirers after leading Southampton into European contention and would have to be sure his ambitions can be realised at Everton.

The Toffees’ search for their next manager will be led by major shareholder Farhad Moshiri after Martinez, 42, was sacked for again allowing the side to finish in the bottom half of the league.

Former player and boss Joe Royle, above, along with David Unsworth, will take charge for the final home game against Norwich on Sunday.

Martinez had three years left to run on a lucrative contract given after his first season in 2013-14 when he guided Everton to their best Premier League tally of 72 points. Moshiri, and chairman Bill Kenwright, yesterday dismissed him after the side crashed 3-0 to Sunderland and Everton postponed their annual awards evening last night.

The onus now falls on Moshiri to usher in a new dawn and try to deliver Koeman.

Manuel Pellegrini, who is quitting Manchester City, Stoke’s Mark Hughes, Quique Sanchez Flores of Watford and Sevilla’s Unai Emery will also come under scrutiny, along with De Boer.

His twin brother, Ronald, said: “Frank is interested but it’s not up to him to make the move.”