Frank Lampard spotted with agents after 'signing contract' to become Everton boss

Everton pulled off the signings of Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek, as well as announcing new manager Frank Lampard.Lampard, 43, had been out of work for over a year, having been axed as Chelsea boss in January 2021.The ex-international replaces Rafa Benitez, who was controversially appointed in the summer.Benitez, 61, was a roaring success at fierce rivals Liverpool, guiding the Reds to Champions League glory in pulsating circumstances with a penalty shootout win over AC Milan in 2005.Always fighting an uphill battle across Stanley Park, the Spaniard was sacked after a disastrous six months in charge, leaving the Toffees on the cusp of the relegation places with one win in their last 14 Premier League matches.The appointment of Lampard is seen as the popular choice by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri in an attempt to regain the trust of the supporters following Benitez's calamitous reign.And the new Toffees boss was straight into work after his unveiling on Monday, using the final hours of the January transfer window to seal the signings of Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli from Manchester United and Tottenham respectively.The immediate target, of course, will be to avoid a first relegation since 1951 and from there Lampard will be trusted to form a team capable of battling for European football.Daily Star Sport takes a look at who the Toffees should sign if Lampard is able to make an immediate impact...HAVE YOUR SAY? Who do you think Frank Lampard should sign in the summer? Let us know in the comments section.A deadline day signing on loan from Man Utd, van de Beek has endured a frustrating time at Old Trafford and is yet to start a top-flight game for the Red Devils this season.Expected to be deployed alongside Allan and

Everton have been forced to sack a second manager in less than a month after dismissing their women's boss after only 10 games in charge.

Christine Lampard gave fans a little glimpse into her day off as she headed to London's pretty café, Peggy Porschen Cakes.MORE: Christine Lampard pays special tribute to Frank Lampard ahead of her 43rd birthdayTaking to Instagram on Tuesday, the Loose Women star shared a snapshot of her coffee which featured a pretty heart. "All you need is coffee love [heart emoji] #peggyporschen," she simply remarked.WATCH: Christine Lampard shares rare footage of daughter Patricia playing footballThe picture came moments after she congratulated her husband Frank Lampard on his new appointment at Everton.

Rio Ferdinand believes Frank Lampard is the right manager to get Donny van de Beek flourishing again after his move to Everton.

Former Liverpool midfielder Stan Collymore has admitted that he was "perplexed" by the lack of opportunities Donny van de Beek was granted at Manchester United following his move to Everton.

The January transfer window slammed shut on Monday evening, meaning Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick now knows the players he will have to work with between now and the end of the season.

Frank Lampard after he was confirmed as the new Everton manager.The Loose Women presenter took to Instagram today and shared her delight over her other half's latest move.Frank, 43, has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Everton after former club manager Rafael Benitez was sacked last month.Frank was dropped by Chelsea last year as football manager of the club and replaced by Thomas Tuchel.Christine has now taken the opportunity to congratulate her beau on his new gig, just two days before she celebrates her 43rd birthday.Taking to the picture-sharing site, the Loose Women presenter couldn't hide her happiness for her husband.In view of her 610,000 followers, the mum-of-two penned a heartwarming message to her beau.She wrote: "Here we go, Super Frank! @franklampard @everton #everton."The Loose Women presenter was swiftly inundated with messages of support as social media users offered their congratulatory messages.Former football star John Terry replied with heart emojis.A post shared by Christine Lampard (@christinelampard)All Saints singer Ruby Kidd penned: "Congratulations."Social media user Pauline commented: "So pleased.

Christine Lampard is due to celebrate her 43rd birthday, it was announced that husband Frank Lampard has been appointed the new football manager for Everton.MORE: Christine Lampard shares glimpse inside 6th wedding anniversary celebrations with husband FrankThe Loose Women took to her Instagram page to express her pride over her partner's big news as she shared a snap from his signing. "Here we go Super Frank! @franklampard @everton #everton," she simply remarked.WATCH: Christine Lampard shares rare footage of daughter Patricia playing footballThe news was confirmed on Monday afternoon, with Frank - who has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club - telling press: "It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club the size and tradition of Everton Football Club."MORE: Christine Lampard recalls 'deeply upsetting' time during pregnancy with baby FreddieSEE: Frank and Christine Lampard exude glamour on star-studded date nightHe added: "I'm very hungry to get started.

Former centre-back Jaap Stam has questioned Manchester United's use of Donny van de Beek following his deadline day move to Premier League rivals Everton.

Donny van de Beek will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Everton after sealing a deadline day move from Manchester United.

Manchester United hero Edwin van der Sar has delivered a message to Ajax graduate Donny van de Beek after his loan switch to Everton.

Arsenal fans have been left fuming at their management after Frank Lampard signed more players than the Gunners all transfer window.Lampard, who was unveiled as Everton's new boss at 1:30pm, managed to complete two new signings before the 11pm deadline.Donny van de Beek was the first to join when he made the switch to Merseyside from Manchester United on loan.And he was quickly joined by Dele Alli, who has finally left Tottenham Hotspur after a disappointing past couple of years.Lampard's swiftness, as well as Mikel Arteta's lack of activity, has left Arsenal fans fuming at their lack of additions in January.One fan tweeted: "Lampard hasn't even been Everton manager [for a day] and he's signed two players."Arsenal had a month and couldn't find one CM and one striker, I'm actually fuming at the state of this window."A second added: "So Frank Lampard has had the job for a couple of hours and is on the brink of getting 2 players in….""Everton signed Lampard yesterday and he still managed to get two quality signings in, on the other hand, there is the fraud Arteta who failed to sign someone in a whole month," a third fumed. Can Arsenal still finish in the top four? Let us know in the comments section Arsenal did make one signing in the January window, and on Transfer Deadline Day the Gunners confirmed the signing of Auston Trusty from the Colorado Rapids.However, the American will remain on loan in the MLS, and he won't join his new team-mates until the summer.

Everton supporters are revelling at the prospect of seeing Donny van de Beek in action at Goodison Park.

Marcus Rashford has sent a message to Manchester United teammate Donny van de Beek after he joined Everton on loan until the end of this season.

Donny van de Beek wants to show his talent to 'the people of England' after joining Everton on loan.

Everton have officially announced Donny van de Beek has joined the club on loan from Manchester United.

Everton gaffer Frank Lampard has convinced Toffee's Duncan Ferguson to remain at Goodison Park.Ferguson, 50, earned himself cult-hero status at Everton after he spent ten years - over two spells - on Merseyside.And the Scottish-born forward stepped into the dugout after Rafa Benitez was sacked as the Toffees manager earlier this month.Ferguson was interviewed for the role on a permanent basis - alongside Vitor Pereira - but the former Chelsea star landed the role.And despite the pair going head to head for the role, Lampard has asked Ferguson to stay while links to the Sunderland hot seat persist.The rest Lampard's backroom staff at Goodison Park has also been announced.Joe Edwards will join as Lampard's Assistant Manager, Paul Clement as First Team Coach and Chris Jones as First Team Coach and Head of Performance.Edwards was promoted to Assistant Manager at Chelsea in 2019, the same year Lampard took the reigns of his former club.And Chelsea have confirmed he has left Thomas Tuchel's staff to reunite with Lampard. Do you think Lampard can turn Everton's season around? Let us know in the comments sectionLampard said: “It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club the size and tradition of Everton Football Club."I’m very hungry to get started.

Everton are considering a late swoop for Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli.The Toffees would need to sign the former MK Dons star on a permanent deal.That is because they are on the verge of completing a loan move for Donny van de Beek from Manchester United.With Anwar El Ghazi already on loan at the club, they have reached their maximum of two domestic loans in a season.So negotiations would need to be swift this evening to secure a permanent move for Alli.New boss Frank Lampard is a fan of the Tottenham player who has fallen out of favour at the club.Alli, 25, has made just 10 Premier League appearances this season for Spurs.His form has nosedived in recent years and there is a feeling he needs a move away to reignite his career.Alli was a star at the World Cup in 2018 but he has not played for England since June 2019 because of his form.He is keen to leave Spurs and find regular first-team football.But with the clock ticking, it will be a difficult deal for Everton to get over the line.Van De Beek, 24, has completed his medical at Finch Farm today and is finalising his move from United.Everton have agreed to pay his £100,000-a-week wages in full but there will be no option to make the deal permanent in the summer.The Toffees have swooped when it looked like Crystal Palace were set to sign the out-of-form Dutchman from United.Van De Beek has struggled for chances at Old Trafford since his 2020 move from Ajax and interim boss Ralf Rangnick green lit a loan move late last week.The midfielder wanted to join Everton in the summer but the move was blocked by United.But this time he has got his preferred move and will hope to impress in the Premier League in the coming months.

Frank Lampard has been appointed as the new manager of Everton, concluding the search for Rafael Benitez's replacement. The former England and Chelsea star replaces the Spaniard, following his sacking after a 2-1 defeat to Norwich earlier this month.Following a meeting between owner Farhad Moshiri and his advisors on Friday evening, it was agreed that Lampard should be the man to take the reins at Goodison Park.

Frank Lampard certainly has an idea of how he wants his midfielders to play, a tell which may be a sign of why he's wanting to bring in Donny van de Beek to Everton.

Frank Lampard has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to become Everton boss.And he will hope to confirm Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek as his first signing on Monday.Lampard, 43, is expected to be officially announced as the new Toffees manager on Monday morning.The former Chelsea chief and midfielder completed negotiations earlier yesterday over a contract until June 2024.Lampard was part of a three-man interview process on Friday in London but he impressed owner Farhad Moshiri and the club’s board to see off Vitor Pereira and Duncan Ferguson.He was travelling to Merseyside last night and will take training at Finch Farm today when he is confirmed as Rafa Benitez’s successor.Lampard will then oversee transfer deadline day with the club’s hierarchy.Van de Beek is expected to sign on loan until the end of the season.Everton have agreed to pay his £100,000-a-week wages in full but there will be no option to make the deal permanent in the summer.The Toffees have swooped when it looked like Crystal Palace were set to sign the out-of-form Dutchman from United.Is Everton a good move for Donny van de Beek? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.