Talks continue between Everton and Southampton over Koeman

Everton’s pursuit of Ronald Koeman to become their new manager is progressing as talks continue with Southampton over a suitable compensation package.

Press Association Sport understands a fee of £5 million has been mentioned even though the 53-year-old has only one year left on his remaining contract.

There is unlikely to be any breakthrough until today at the earliest while dialogue continue between the two clubs.

Once that has been completed getting Koeman to agree personal terms may be slightly easier, although the chances of actually seeing the Dutchman on Merseyside appear slim as, according to reports in his homeland, Koeman has gone on holiday again.

He has left his agent Rob Jansen to take care of his interests while he is away and it will be he who negotiates the final package with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri when Everton are given permission to speak to Koeman by Southampton. Everton are also understood to be keen to recruit Sevilla’s sporting director Monchi to undertake a similar role at Goodison Park once Koeman’s appointment has been confirmed.

The 53-year-old has helped make the Spanish club a significant profit in the transfer market during his 15-year spell in the job after securing top fees for players with untapped potential, while also contributing to five Europa League victories in the past decade.

It is believed Sevilla would require £3.8m to trigger Monchi’s release but that is unlikely to deter Everton, backed by Iranian billionaire Moshiri who has reportedly set aside a £100m transfer war chest for the new manager.

French defender Patrice Evra, 35, has signed a contract extension with Serie A winners Juventus that will keep him at the club until at least June 2017.

The full-back, whose new deal includes an option for a further year, joined Juventus from Manchester United two seasons ago and has since won two league titles, two Italian Cups and one Italian Super Cup.

New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will face former club Bayern Munich in his first match in charge in a pre-season friendly at the Allianz Arena.

The Spaniard, who left the German champions at the end of the season after winning a league and cup double, takes his new side back to his previous employers on July 20.

Former Dundee striker Temuri Ketsbaia has been appointed manager of Greek side AEK Athens.

Everton target Ronald Koeman.