Everton boss Sam Allardyce admits he's preparing to work with PSV Eindhoven sports chief Marcel Brands.

Yesterday, Allardyce would not elaborate on how he sees any potential relationship with Brands unfolding but he did point out that all clubs now need Technical Directors to ease the burden on managers.

"Before Marcel Brands comes in, our position has to be the right flow for all departments to get to make the right decisions," said Allardyce.

"Whatever we are doing and be brave enough to say no sometimes to what we want in terms of players coming in because sometimes it is too expensive."