‘I would like to stay’… David Moyes boost as Everton player makes stance on his future very clear

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Everton face some big decisions over the coming weeks as to which players they are going to keep beyond this summer.

Plenty of change is being approved by the Friedkins following their takeover being approved back in December.

David Moyes has held contract meetings at Finch Farm over recent days as the club narrow in on who will be a part of their squad for next season.

Everton have only been able to pick up one victory in their last 10 games across the Premier League.

Although Moyes has been able to improve a lot at Goodison Park, there are still plenty of areas for improvement.

Some players will depart over the coming weeks and some will potentially be handed new contracts.

There is one player who has now shared his desire to remain at the club despite still having a year on his current deal.

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Vitaliy Mykolenko shares stance on Everton future

Ahead of the summer, Vitaliy Mykolenko admitted he wants to play at Bramley-Moore Dock after there has been some speculation on his future.

Mykolenko has played a huge role for the Toffees this season as their only senior left-back.

Speaking to Sport.ua, the Ukraine international has now doubled down on his ambition to remain at the club for next season.

“I don’t like to plan ahead. I live one day at a time, but I plan everything for the near future. I have a contract with Everton now, I’m happy at this club. In principle, I would like to stay here,” he said.

“Plans… I don’t want to plan anything. I’m at Everton now, I’m in a good mood and the weather is great. Everything is great.”

Mykolenko has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the summer as they also look to add options to their squad.

Having played such a big role as their only senior left-back, it would certainly be a huge shock if Mykolenko was allowed to move on when there’s so much to do this summer elsewhere.

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Everton must sign new full-backs

Jake O’Brien has returned to his natural position of centre-back amid the absence of James Tarkowski.

Nathan Patterson is the player who has come in at right-back, but Moyes wants to sign new full-backs.

Whether that means new starting players or simply back-up options to provide competition remains to be seen.

However, Everton have engaged talks with Georgios Vagiannidis over a potential move to Merseyside this summer.

The Toffees are also going to need a left-back as playing another season with just one senior option would feel incredibly risky.