This archive report was first published on 17 December 2019.
Former Arsenal manager Unai Emery has rejected an approach from Everton to replace Marco Silva, citing it was too soon to take another Premier League job.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Emery was sacked by the Gunners in November and has also turned down jobs from two other Chinese clubs.
Everton, however, said on Monday they had not yet offered any candidate a contract to become their new manager, despite holding meetings with several candidates.
"In the 11 days since Marco Silva left the club, the Everton board has been working to recruit a new permanent manager," the club said in a statement.
"We can confirm that thus far no contract offer has been made and no candidate has chosen to withdraw from the process."
Everton confirmed Duncan Ferguson will remain as caretaker manager and will take charge of the side for Wednesday night's League Cup quarter-final against Leicester City.
