David Moyes is set to inform West Ham and Everton that he would return only if they guarantee him time to build a successful side.
The Premier League strugglers are both considering offering Moyes the chance of a second spell in charge as they consider sacking bosses Manuel Pellegrini and Marco Silva.
But the 56-year-old wants assurances that he is not seen only as a stop-gap manager who will only be given a short time in charge.
Moyes was burnt in his initial spell with West Ham when the club decided to axe him after only six months in the job despite saving them from relegation.
And he has also seen Everton dispense with Sam Allardyce having gone into Goodison Park following the dismissal of Ronald Koeman and leading them to an eighth place finish.
On both occasions, fan unrest over the style of football played a part in the club’s decisions.
The same owners are in charge at the London Stadium and of the Toffees, and Moyes is desperate not to suffer the same fate again – even though he is understood to be interest in both roles.
Everton boss Silva is under huge pressure following the dismal 2-0 home defeat to Norwich which left them 16th in the Premier League.
And West Ham have been forced to start looking at potential candidates to succeed Pellegrini, who’s side have not won a game for over two months in all competitions.
Moyes has been out of work since he left the Hammers 18 months ago after they decided not to take up the permanent clause in his contract after his interim deal ran out at the end of the season.
