Marcelo Bielsa is set to down the chance to manage Everton despite holding positive talks with the club, Sportsmail understands.

The former Leeds United boss jetted into London on Thursday for discussions with the club’s hierarchy.

Everton had already feared that Bielsa would reject the role over fears about the squad’s lack of pace amid their battle against relegation – with the team slipping to 19th place in their turbulent season under Lampard.

And now the Argentinian is expected to tell the Everton board – led by majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri and chairman Bill Kenwright – that he does not want the role at this time and would prefer to take charge in July.

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide could be set to follow in his father’s footsteps.

That’s after emerging as a possible frontrunner for the Everton job.

The Mail claims Davide, 33, is one of the top options to replace Frank Lampard at Goodison Park.

He served as dad Ancelotti’s assistant between December 2019 and June 2021.

And Davide is now the icon’s No2 with European champs Real Madrid.

But the Toffees could be set to hand him his first-ever managerial gig as they look to beat the drop.

Club chiefs were impressed by Davide during his brief time on Merseyside.