Nathan Patterson could be facing a quick-fire managerial change when he seals his Everton move with Rafa Benitez now favourite in the English Premier League sack race.
The Spaniard is 11/10 to be given the boot at Goodison Park after a miserable run of form - with Toffees hero and England legend Wayne Rooney joint favourite to take over.
Derby County gaffer Rooney is top of the odds list along with Denmark’s Kasper Hjulmand and they are closely followed by former Spurs and Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
Sunday’s home loss to Brighton was the latest in a long line of poor results for Benitez and is on the verge of completing the signing of Rangers rising star Patterson to boost his squad.
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