Everton boss Sam Allardyce’s job under threat with Porto chief Sergio Conceicao eyed as replacement
Allardyce has guaranteed top eight finish for Toffees but Goodison Park faithful unimpressed with style of football and want changes
EVERTON are tracking Porto coach Sergio Conceicao if Sam Allardyce leaves, according to reports.
Allardyce took over from sacked Ronald Koeman last November after a disastrous start to the season under the Dutchman.
Everton are guaranteed a top eight finish, however the blue half of Merseyside have not been impressed with the style of football served up under Big Sam.
The former England manager has another 12 months to run on his contract, but is under huge pressure from the fans with the club so far failing to publicly back him.
claim the Porto boss is a leading contender if Toffees majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri gets rid of Allardyce.
Marco Silva was the man wanted at Goodison Park before Allardyce arrived, but his spell at Watford has seen his stock fall dramatically.
Moshiri has been eager to appoint a continental coach committed to attacking football and wants to speak to Conceicao to see if he fits the bill.
His salary would not be an issue, Everton could easily double is £1.7 million salary and pay the release clause on the year remaining on his contract.
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The former Portugal winger has enjoyed an outstanding first season with Porto.
He moved back to his homeland to work after 18 months with Nantes.
The 43-year-old’s stock is high after leading Porto to their first title in for years.
His side are on course to break a club points record held by Jose Mourinho and a goals record held by Sir Bobby Robson with the final round of fixtures this weekend.
Conceicao has managed six clubs in the past six seasons since spending two years as an assistant coach at Standard Liege and will not shy away from Premier League interest.