Everton have reportedly made ‘recent’ contact with PSV Eindhoven manager Roger Schmidt.
The Blues ended their managerial hunt in the summer by appointing Rafa Benitez to replace Carlo Ancelotti.
However, three consecutive defeats and a run of four matches without victory has piled the pressure on the Spaniard.
According to a report from reputable German outlet BILD, Everton and Tottenham have reached out to the 54-year-old.
The report discusses the options available to Schmidt as the German’s contract heads steadfastly towards its expiry at the end of the current campaign.
German Bundesliga trio RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Hertha Berlin are also believed to be keen on the experienced manager’s services.
Described by PSV centre-back André Ramalho as instilling an ‘aggressive and attacking’ brand of football, Schmidt’s side currently sits second in the Dutch top-flight.
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Whilst Benitez isn’t quite on borrowed time just yet, there is certainly mounting pressure and sounding out managers elsewhere is never a comfortable look for the man in situ.
Although there aren’t any specifics as to when exactly the contact was initiated, Schmidt’s continued availability will likely be of interest to the Goodison Park hierarchy.
Albeit decimated by injuries in recent weeks, Benitez has little to no credit in the bak on the Blue half of Merseyside and it’s unlikely to take too much for supporters to turn.
