Everton 'plotting move for Sam Allardyce to save them from drop'

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is reportedly fearful that the club could be embroiled in a relegation scrap and has targeted Sam Allardyce to save them from trouble.

The Toffees are currently inside the bottom three after a disappointing run of results, leading to the sacking of manager Ronald Koeman earlier this week.

According to The Sun, Everton chief Kenwright is concerned about his side's short-term prospects and wants Allardyce to steady the ship by succeeding Koeman in the Goodison Park dugout.

Owner Farhad Moshiri is said to prefer a foreign manager, however, with Carlo Ancelotti his top choice to take the club forward during this turbulent spell.

Everton can climb out of the relegation zone with a point against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon.