A source close to Moyes, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, told The Athletic that the Scotsman was informed someone else would be stepping into the managerial berth at West Ham. Moyes put his phone down, mystified at the news that his six-month reign was coming to an abrupt end.

Everton manager David Moyes says it will be "difficult" to go up against some of the players he has "close bonds" with when he faces former club West Ham. On Friday, the Scot was announced as manager of the month for February,

West Ham are in no danger of relegation, but they will be keen to end the campaign on a high by moving up from their current position of 16th, and like Everton who are level on points and one place above them, the Hammers are only six points behind 11th spot with 10 games left to play.