Jose Mourinho is 'under consideration to become the next Everton boss' following the sacking of Rafa Benitez and the appointment of Duncan Ferguson as the club's caretaker manager Jose Mourinho is under consideration to become the next Everton manager They confirmed the appointment of Duncan Ferguson as their caretaker boss The club said a decision over the permanent role will be made 'in due course' However, Mourinho has been touted as potential candidate for the position The Toffees have not yet made contract with Mourinho's current club Roma However, owner Farhad Moshiri is contemplating a move for the 'special one' By Charlotte Daly For Mailonline Published: 19:01 GMT, 18 January 2022 | Updated: 19:12 GMT, 18 January 2022 Viewcomments Jose Mourinho is reportedly under consideration to become the next Everton manager following the sacking of Rafa Benitez. Everton recently confirmed the appointment of Duncan Ferguson as the club's caretaker manager, but said a decision over the permanent role will be made 'in due course'. Nevertheless, Mourinho has joined the likes of Derby manager Wayne Rooney and ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard in being touted as potential candidates. Jose Mourinho is reportedly under consideration to become the next Everton manager According to Sky Sports, Everton have not yet made contract with Mourinho's current club Roma. However, Farhad Moshiri is said to be gearing up for a move for the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss. Other possible options for the permanent role include Derby manager Rooney and ex-Chelsea boss Lampard. Everton academy product Rooney, who had two spells playing for the club either side of 13 seasons with Manchester United, has been in charge at Derby for just over a year. The Rams' battle for survival in the Championship this term after being deducted 21 points has seen them take 13 from the last 15 on offer - they are currently eight adrift of safety in 23rd place. Lampard was Derby's boss for the 2018-19 season, in which they were beaten play-off finalists, before taking charge at Chelsea in the summer that followed. He was sacked in January 2021 and has subsequently been out of work. The search Benitez's replacement has also seen Roberto Martinez, the Belgium head coach who was in charge at Goodison Park from 2013-2016, be named in the running. According to reports, Everton were prepared to consider Martinez combining the two roles until at least the summer. However, such an arrangement was not deem suitable for the Belgium national side. More to follow... Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility