John Textor set to appoint manager The Friedkin Group didn’t want at Everton

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Everton have picked up some form in the Premier League following a second consecutive victory.

David Moyes is now just one win away from equalling Sean Dyche’s record of three wins in the league this season.

The 60-year-old has only been in the hot seat at Everton for two weeks.

Since The Friedkin Group were handed the keys on Merseyside, there have been some significant changes made.

But signings have not been one of them as Moyes is still pushing for new players at Everton with just over one week to go.

However, the managerial change did seemingly take up some considerable time in the Friedkins’ thinking this month.

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Lyon set to hire Paulo Fonseca after Everton snub

Before hiring Moyes, Everton showed an interest in Paulo Fonseca just weeks after he was sacked by AC Milan.

But the Friedkins went for the familiar face in Moyes and it has proven to be a wise choice.

According to Fabrizio Romano, John Textor – who wanted to buy Everton – is now set to hire Fonseca for Lyon.

Legalities are set to resolved between Fonseca and Milan before he makes his way to France to sign his contract as Textor’s next manager.

Just a matter of weeks on from being snubbed by the Toffees, it seems Fonseca is set to secure his next job in football.

Textor came seriously close to taking over at Everton before the Friedkins were able to steal a march on the American.

But the failed takeover has not cut all ties between Everton and Textor with the two parties currently locked in with a loan for Orel Mangala.

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Everton made right decision hiring David Moyes

Not only has Moyes brought a familiar face back to Goodison Park, but he has also brought improved results.

Everton will be hoping it is not just a new manager bounce with the Blues handed a big opportunity this weekend to make it three wins in a row against Leicester City.

Moyes has been clear on Everton’s transfer demands since returning to Merseyside with the 60-year-old making it apparent he wants new players.

Time is running out for Everton, but the injuries over the weekend will surely propel them into the market.

Regardless, the Everton boss is getting a tune out of the players he has inherited with Moyes providing the likes of Jake O’Brien with an increased responsibility in the starting XI.