Everton have 'been offered' former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo as a possible replacement for Carlo Ancelotti.

That's according to the print edition of Spanish publication AS (via Sport Witness).

Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Real Madrid were in talks with Ancelotti, whom they identified as a candidate to replace Zinedine Zidane. Los Blancos were said to be 'pushing' to bring the Italian back to the Bernabeu, and the Italian's departure has since been confirmed.

Ancelotti signed a four-and-a-half-year deal when he took over at Goodison Park in December 2019 but Nuno could now be a decent replacement option.

The 47-year-old parted company with Wolves at the end of the season after they finished 13th in the Premier League. Prior to that, he led them to promotion and back-to-back seventh-place finishes.

Twitter account Everton News Feed relayed the claim from AS, and here's how supporters reacted. Many were unconvinced by Nuno's credentials as a possible successor to Ancelotti off the back of a poor season, with one even remarking that they would rather have the much-criticised Marco Silva back at Goodison Park.

"Don’t think he’s good enough for our club, he’s done a great job at Wolves don’t get me wrong but no Ancelotti replacement"

Credit: @KingKierxn

"I’d rather Marco Silva back"

Credit: @jake_everton

"Just no"

Credit: @bobadilla

"This is so typical Everton"

Credit: @JoshuaBartley

"Avoid this at all costs"

Credit: @BigChungusREE

"Yikes"

Credit: @ajpb03

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