Schalke wait to pounce for Moyes at end of season if talks over new deal at Everton falter

Posted Friday, April 05, 2013 by

David Moyes is back at the top of Schalke’s wanted list as the German club prepare to appoint a new manager this summer — with Celtic’s Neil Lennon a strong candidate to replace the Scot if he leaves Everton.

It was thought Moyes had slipped behind Armin Veh in the Schalke running until the Eintracht Frankfurt coach signed a new deal last week.

Moyes, 49, has put off talks over a new deal until the end of the season and is keen to hear what Schalke have to offer.

Schalke wait to pounce for Moyes at end of season if talks over new deal at Everton falter
In the frame: David Moyes is a Schalke target

Schalke wait to pounce for Moyes at end of season if talks over new deal at Everton falter
Contender: Neil Lennon may replace Moyes at Everton

The Bundesliga club are looking for a top European coach after installing Jens Keller on a short-term basis when they sacked Huub Stevens in December.

Former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo is also in the frame.

Lennon is on the verge of securing his second successive SPL title with Celtic.

But there is a growing sense that he could quit Parkhead for a new challenge this summer.
With Rangers not due to return to Scotland’s top league until 2015 at the earliest, Lennon knows football north of the border will not be seriously competitive for his side.

Schalke wait to pounce for Moyes at end of season if talks over new deal at Everton falter
Interim boss: Schalke installed Jens Keller on a short-term basis

Schalke wait to pounce for Moyes at end of season if talks over new deal at Everton falter
In the mix: Eintracht Frankfurt manager Armin Veh

Having the chance to take the next step in his management career at Everton may be too good an opportunity to turn down.

Lennon’s stock has grown considerably this season, despite the lack of competition on the domestic front, thanks to Celtic’s run to the Champions League knock-out stages — which included that euphoric win over Barcelona.

Moyes' 11-year spell in charge at Goodison Park makes him the third longest-serving manager in the Premier League, but he has put off talks over a new deal until the end of the season and will wait to hear what Schalke have to offer.

The Bundesliga club are looking for a top European coach after installing Jens Keller on a short-term basis when they sacked Huub Stevens in December.