Alex Iwobi, an attacking midfielder for the Super Eagles, is in contract negotiations with Everton.
According to Football Insider, Iwobi and Everton have started contract negotiations.
Under Frank Lampard, the Nigerian has been in excellent form, directly contributing to four Premier League goals for Everton this season (1 goal, 3 assists), which is twice as many as any other teammate. For the first time since April 2016, he has scored or provided an assist in each of his last three league matches.
Iwobi scored his first goal of the year on Monday night as the Toffees were poised to hand Manchester United another loss when he expertly curled a long-range shot into the top corner of David de Gea's goal.
However, errors began to creep into the home side’s game, and mistakes from Idrissa Gueye and Iwobi led to Antony and Cristiano Ronaldo put United ahead by the half-time whistle.
Sources say preliminary negotiations about a new deal are underway with the former Arsenal midfielder.
Iwobi’s current deal – said to be worth £90,000 per week – runs until 2024.