Everton face some really important decisions on the future of some of their current players ahead of the summer.
There are plenty of questions which need answering when it comes to contracts on Merseyside.
David Moyes has now accepted that Everton are safe from the relegation battle despite it not being mathematically confirmed just yet.
Idrissa Gana Gueye is to be offered a new Everton contract following his impressive showings once again this season.
However, there are numerous other players whose future remains a lot less clear.
With just a matter of months until contracts are set to expire, Everton have not found a resolution with Dominic Calvert-Lewin yet.
Speaking to Everton News, TBR Football’s Chief Correspondent Graeme Bailey has shared his understanding on Calvert-Lewin’s future.
David Moyes’ stance on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s contract at Everton
Calvert-Lewin has now changed agents ahead of the summer, which has only added further fuel to the fire over his future.
Bailey has told Everton News that Moyes is still keen to see the striker remain at the club for next season.
“Moyes still wants him to stay. That’s it. That’s the be all and end all. And he might, he’s assessing his options. He might think that, you know, he’s enjoyed working under Moyes and they get on. He’s seen what he’s done for Beto,” said Bailey.
“Everton will know what a good player he is and Moyes could really get the best out of him.”
It has been suggested the expectation is Calvert-Lewin will leave Everton over the coming months as a free agent.
If the 28-year-old is to depart Merseyside, it will not be through a lack of trying from the Everton manager.
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Everton eyeing three first-team strikers
More firepower is needed at Everton, and that has become evident over recent weeks, with Beto’s form having fallen off a cliff.
The Toffees are also expected to allow Armando Broja to return to Chelsea at the end of his loan deal.
That would leave Everton with just Youssef Chermiti and Beto if Calvert-Lewin is to depart.
“I think Everton would ideally like three anyway, so even if Calvert-Lewin stayed, it wouldn’t stop them looking for another striker,” Bailey added.
Beto is also receiving interest from clubs across Europe, with interest already registered ahead of the summer window opening.
A big, big summer awaits the Blues.
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