Iwobi Close To Inking New Everton Deal, Says Fabrizio Romano

Iwobi Close To Inking New Everton Deal, Says Fabrizio Romano

Alfred Kadiri

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi is close to penning a new long-term deal with Everton, according to Italian Transfer Football expert Fabrizio Romano, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

The 26-year-old has seen his career completely revived under Frank Lampard, firstly plugging holes as a versatile option during last season's relegation battle before making the central midfield position his own since the summer.

"Alex Iwobi will soon sign a new deal with Everton. Talks are well advanced, it’s gonna be a new long-term deal. Negotiations are progressing to the final stages."

Iwobi's current deal at Goodison Park runs out in 2024, but the Nigerian has often been honest about his desire to remain at the club which has helped him fulfil his potential.

“The club is very ambitious and we want to achieve something. That's what we want to do - we owe it to them and ourselves. We have to stick by Frank, because not just me, but a lot of the players appreciate what he is doing at the Club. He puts Everton first,” says Iwobi.

And that looks set to be the case, with reports that talks are in the advanced stages and that Iwobi will soon put pen to paper in confirming his extension with the Toffees.