Everton have opened talks with Alex Iwobi over a new contract.
Discussions are at an early stage, the ECHO understands, but the Blues are keen to tie down the 26-year-old, who has grown to become an integral part of the squad under Frank Lampard. Iwobi has been one of the most impressive players of the opening seven games of the Premier League season - even though he has been used in an unfamiliar central midfield role.
Talks with Iwobi come with Everton also in discussions with Jordan Pickford and Anthony Gordon over new contracts, as reported by the ECHO this week.
