Everton identify Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa as potential replacement for Marco Silva 

Everton have identified Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa as a potential replacement for Marco Silva. 

The Toffees have been in woeful form of late, losing five of their last six matches in all competitions. 

As reported by The Mirror, Bielsa is highly regarded by Everton despite currently being under investigation by the Football League over the ‘Spygate’ controversy.  

Everton have identified Marcelo Bielsa as a potential replacement for Marco Silva

Bielsa admitted that he sent a staff member to spy on Derby at their training ground before facing them last month. 

However, Everton have been very impressed by Bielsa this season, with Leeds currently top of the Championship.

Marco Silva’s Everton are in woeful form – they have lost five of their last six matches

Everton are in ninth place in the Premier League, and, although Silva retains the backing of owner Farhad Moshiri, their recent slump has been hugely concerning. 

Silva, who previously managed in England with Hull and Watford, was appointed as Everton manager in May last year. 

On Saturday Everton were beaten 1-0 by Watford with Andre Gray scoring the only goal of the game.

Everton ended the game with ten men after defender Kurt Zouma was dismissed late on.