The Argentine coach, who guided La Albiceleste to the final of the 2004 Copa América, is a 11/8 shot with bookmakers BetVictor, having previously steered the Whites to a top half finish in the PL in 2020/21 following the club’s promotion from the Championship.
Following closely on his heels is Sean Dyche, who enjoyed a decorated decade at Burnley, winning two promotions to the Premier League, securing European football for the Clarets for the first time in half-a-century, and keeping the club in the top flight for six successive seasons.
The 51-year-old former Millwall and Watford centre back, who has been out of work since his shock sacking at Turf Moor in mid-April, is now priced at 2/1 to succeed Lampard in Merseyside.
Evertonian legend Duncan Ferguson is another potential candidate for the role with odds at 8/1. Ferguson has previously managed the Toffees as interim boss in 2019 and 2022.
A few reports suggest Manchester United’s all-time top goal-scorer Wayne Rooney could return to Goodison Park with odds at 12/1.
Here are the other candidates in contention for the role, according to the bookies.
Odds are correct at the time of writing.

9. Thomas Frank 15/1
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Brentford manager Thomas Frank applauds the home fans at the end of the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Brentford and West Ham United at Gtech Community Stadium on January 07, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt

10. Wayne Rooney 12/1
DERBY, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Wayne Rooney, former manager of Derby County, smiles in a media interview after the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Cardiff City at Pride Park Stadium on May 07, 2022 in Derby, England. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images) Photo: Cameron Smith

11. Marcelino Garcia Toral 10/1
BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 07: Marcelino Garcia Toral, former head coach of Athletic Club, reacts during the La Liga Santander match between Athletic Club and Valencia CF at San Mames Stadium on May 07, 2022 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce

12. Duncan Ferguson 8/1
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Duncan Ferguson, former Everton player and manager, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on September 03, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan

