What Frank Lampard’s first act as Everton manager will be has been reported over the weekend.
After sacking Rafa Benitez on the back of a 2-0 loss at the hands of basement-dwelling Norwich, Everton finally look set to appoint a new boss.
The man expected to take the reins at Goodison Park is Frank Lampard, who has been out of work since he was sacked by Chelsea in January of 2021.
Fabrizio Romano would confirm on Sunday morning that Frank Lampard will sign his contract as new Everton manager today (Sunday), after a verbal agreement was put in place on Friday.
Frank Lampard will sign his contract as new Everton manager today, after verbal agreement in place since Friday. ?? #EFC
He’s already working for new signigns – trying to win the race over Crystal Palace for Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/FLZYJ2l6dx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2022
Now, with Lampard on the verge of becoming Everton boss, what the Englishman’s first act in charge of his new club will be has been revealed.
As per Goal citing the Daily Star, Frank Lampard’s first act as Everton boss will be to veto the sale of Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Arsenal.
Everton eyeing Donny van de Beek
Elsewhere, it appears as though Everton are set to make at least one more signing before the window shuts on Monday.
According to David Ornstein, Donny van de Beek has, on Sunday morning, decided to join Everton on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season.
? EXCL: Donny van de Beek has this morning decided to join Everton on loan from Manchester United for rest of season. Crystal Palace were in frame but #EFC agreed with #MUFC yesterday & 24yo #NED attacking midfielder made choice today @TheAthleticUK #CPFC https://t.co/aHOU67b64F
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 30, 2022
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