Everton is actively negotiating a new contract with Idrissa Gueye, aiming to keep the veteran midfielder at the club until he approaches 38 years old. With his current contract set to expire at the end of this month, the club is eager to retain Gueye for an eighth season, marking his fifth since returning from Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.

The former Aston Villa player, currently representing Senegal at the World Cup, made 25 appearances this season. His campaign was notably interrupted by a suspension due to a peculiar sending-off incident where he slapped teammate Michael Keane during a win at Old Trafford. Additionally, Gueye participated in the African Cup of Nations, where Senegal first celebrated a victory before having the title stripped.

Throughout his time at Everton, Gueye has scored 10 goals in 236 games, forming a solid midfield partnership with James Garner last season.

In parallel, Everton is looking to bolster their midfield by targeting Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, who was recognized as the Championship’s player of the year. The club also plans to strengthen their defense, particularly with the impending retirement of captain Seamus Coleman, who has dedicated 17 years and made 435 appearances for the team.

On a positive note, Vitalii Mykolenko has pledged his future to Everton by signing a new three-year deal, securing the left-back position for the foreseeable future.