Emery: Hoping against hope in Everton’s job

,Former Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, is keen on a return to the Premier League -but is not expected to take the Everton job.

Emery is out of work following his sacking by Arsenal, who axed the Spaniard last month after a dreadful run of seven games without a victory.

It is understood the former Gunners boss held talks with Everton over the managerial vacancy.

However ESPN claims that there was no formal offer from the Goodison Park club and they will instead turn their attention elsewhere.

The 48-year-old was sacked by Arsenal in November after 18 months in charge and a run of seven games without a win.

Sources close to the coach have told ESPN that Emery was intrigued by the possibility of taking over at Everton and is open to the idea of taking another Premier League job.

He feels his communication skills in English improved during his time at Arsenal and the way his time there ended means he has a point to prove.

While his final weeks in north London were difficult, Emery enjoyed much of his time in the Premier League, relishing its atmosphere and history, which was key to Everton’s appeal.

There was no formal offer from the Merseyside club, however, and they are likely to appoint a different candidate.

The Premier League is far from his only possible destination and sources have told ESPN there are a number of La Liga clubs the Spanish coach would consider.

Emery has an impressive track record in Spain where he remains highly rated, having guided Valencia to three consecutive third-placed finishes before winning three Europa League titles in a row with Sevilla.

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His spells at Paris Saint-Germain and then Arsenal were more mixed, with the Gunners finishing fifth last season, a point off the Champions League places, and beaten comfortably by Chelsea in the Europa League final.