Marcelo Bielsa and his backroom staff are likely to cost Everton up to £1m a month, if he is to agree a deal to become the next manager at Goodison Park.
That is the figure currently being discussed between Bielsa and the Everton hierarchy, Sky Sports News has been told, and would cover all the members of the Argentinian coachās support staff.
Bielsaās particular negotiating style sees him request a large fee which he then distributes throughout his coaching team, who come as a non-negotiable part of the package.
Whilst Bielsa is number one on Evertonās wanted list, itās understood there are concerns among the bosses about the cost, and about making such wholesale changes to their coaching staff structure.
Sean Dyche and Ralph Hassenhuttl remain contenders for the vacancy, should negotiations with Bielsa break down.