Everton have already seen one of their midfielders announce his summer exit with Abdoulaye Doucoure departing.
The Mali midfielder is just one of the players who will be leaving Everton at the end of his contract.
And there could be more with David Moyes admitting more contract answers will be shared on Monday after the final game of the season.
Everton are looking to sign a new midfielder this summer regardless of what happens on the contract front.
It has been an area which has also caused issues for the Toffees this season because of injury issues to the likes of Orel Mangala.
With the transfer window opening in a matter of days, Everton are now expecting the decision from one of their targets sooner rather than later.
Everton set to learn Angel Gomes’ transfer decision
As Angus Kinnear and the recruitment staff eye midfield targets, Everton are showing an interest in Angel Gomes who has been hailed ‘excellent’.
The Toffees are competing against the likes of Tottenham Hotspur for the England international.
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According to GiveMeSport, the newly-crowned Europa League champions are confident they will win the race to sign the Lille midfielder.
A decision is expected to be revealed soon as Gomes is set to become a free agent.
Both sides have been chasing Gomes since January, but Spurs can now offer Champions League football which could well provide them with the advantage over the likes of Everton.
Gomes announced he will leave Lille recently as a return to his homeland seems a real possibility over the coming weeks.
Although Everton have money to spend this summer, adding players on a free could prove a really smart move from the Friedkins.
Everton fans will want a new midfielder signed
Idrissa Gana Gueye is yet to sign a new Everton contract which will certainly concern a number of Everton fans.
Gueye has been praised throughout the season for his efforts as a constant figure in the Everton midfield.
The same cannot be said for some of his partners.
Everton fans have criticised James Garner who has filled in for the injured Mangala.
Numbers are needed this summer on Merseyside to bolster the squad depth, but midfield is a position where Everton also need to add some real quality.