By Rasaq Oboirien
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi is reportedly in advanced talks with Everton over a new long-term deal at the club.
The midfielder who has been a key player for the Toffees this season under Sean Dyche and predecessor Frank Lampard is set to be rewarded.
According to Football Insider, negotiations between the club and the player have been going on for a number of weeks, but there has been a breakthrough in talks.
The 26-year-old is now ready to pen-to-paper over a new deal, despite the looming threat of relegation. Owing to this fear, the Nigerian may have a relegation clause in his new contract.
Iwobi has been a real source of creativity this season and without his one goal and seven assists in the Premier League, Everton may already be cut adrift at the bottom. With Everton locked in a relegation battle, it was reported by The Athletic that they are fearing the “creeping shadow” of relegation with many players in their squad not having mandatory relegation clauses – which is a worry having lost £260m over the last two years.
It was revealed by Football Insider that Pickford does not have a relegation clause, and it remains to be seen if that applies to Iwobi as well.