In the 11 days since Marco Silva left the Club, the Everton Board has been working to recruit a new permanent manager – and has held meetings with a number of candidates.

We can confirm that thus far no contract offer has been made and no candidate has chosen to withdraw from the process.

While the Club is keen to confirm a new permanent manager as soon as possible, the only important duty is that the right appointment is made.

While our process continues, Duncan Ferguson will remain as caretaker manager and will take charge of the side for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Leicester City.