Lampard confirms contract talks with in-form Super Eagles star

The previous Arsenal man has been among the best gamers within the Premier League, and the Toffees need to tie him down

Everton coach Frank Lampard has confirmed that Everton are presently in speak with Tremendous Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi regarding the extension of his contract.

Iwobi has been a high performer for Everton since final season. The 26-year-old Nigerian midfielder was essential within the Toffees’ Premier League survival final season.

This season, regardless of enjoying in a brand new midfield position, Iwobi has been huge for the Merseysiders, having a hand in 4 of their eight Premier objectives.

His performances have drawn reward from former Nigeria worldwide Jay-Jay Okocha, and even supervisor Frank Lampard.

Everton recognise the influence of the previous Arsenal man, and gaffer Lampard has confirmed that the membership desires to increase Iwobi’s contract.

“Sure, I do know that Thelwell’s talking with Alex’s individuals on that entrance,” Lampard told Richard Buxton, as per Fabrizio Romano.

“We’ll see how that one develops.”

Iwobi’s contract is about to run out on the finish of subsequent season. However with what the Tremendous Eagles midfielder has proven in current months, Everton would do every thing attainable to tie their man down for a couple of extra years.