Frank Lampard wants Duncan Ferguson to be part of his team at Everton, according to The Times' Paul Joyce. 

The lowdown

Lampard has been appointed as the Toffees' new manager, according to Sky Sports, and he will be the permanent successor to Rafael Benitez, who was sacked on 18 January.

Ferguson was placed in temporary charge of the team while the search was ongoing, and he oversaw the recent 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

The latest

Joyce tweeted on Monday morning that 'Lampard has asked' Ferguson to remain at Goodison Park and be a part of his backroom staff.

The verdict

It looks like Ferguson will be accepting the 43-year-old's offer, with journalist Alan Myers assuring Everton fans that the ex-Toffees striker would be 'going nowhere' after talks with the new boss.

The former Derby County and Chelsea manager will likely want to bring fresh faces to the Goodison Park dugout as he looks to implement his vision. Indeed, The Telegraph's Matt Law said that the likes of Ashley Cole and Paul Clement could form part of Lampard's backroom staff.

However, perhaps the new manager realises that keeping Ferguson on will score him some early points with Everton supporters, many of whom idolise the 50-year-old. After all, the Scotsman is something of a legend at Goodison Park, having made 260 appearances, scored 68 goals and won the FA Cup.

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