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Carlo Ancelotti is linked with Everton and Arsenal after Napoli axe
Italian was sacked despite guiding the Serie A side to the Champions League last 16
Sky Sports, quoting its sister company in Italy, said that the Toffees “will begin contract talks” with Ancelotti this week but the Gunners are “also interested”.
It’s believed that former Everton boss David Moyes could return to Goodison Park in what Sky Sports describes as “an interim role”, while a new permanent manager is sourced.
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It was the Italian outfit’s first win in ten matches but not one that prevented his dismissal.
“Napoli has decided to revoke the role of first-team coach from Mr Carlo Ancelotti,” said a club statement.
“The rapport of friendship, admiration and reciprocal respect between the club, its president [Aurelio De Laurentiis] and Carlo Ancelotti remain intact.”
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Respected by Lampard
Sky Sports claims that Arsenal are “considering Ancelotti” and the north London club will have taken note of the ringing endorsement he received from Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, who played under the Italian at Stamford Bridge.
“I’ve got huge respect for him,” said Lampard, who was speaking after Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Lille in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
“He’s always handled himself brilliantly. I think he can manage anywhere in the world at the top level, of course.”
Too big for Arsenal
One person who thinks Ancelotti and Arsenal aren’t the right fit is pundit Graeme Souness.
“Would the big managers take Arsenal at the moment? I’m not so sure,” he told Virgin Sport Media.
“I think [Ancelotti] is a big manager and if you look at the jobs he’s had - Real Madrid, PSG, Chelsea - you know Arsenal are a fabulous club, but right now it’s a difficult job, whoever gets it… I don’t think the next man at Arsenal is going to be the one to turn the corner for them.
“I think there’s a lot of work to be done there, especially with those players.”
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