Analysing Everton’s Players with Contracts Expiring in 2027

Everton have a number of players who see their contract expire next summer, so they have some big decisions to make on them over the next few weeks. 

The focus over the last few months has been to decide whether those whose contracts expire this summer have done enough to earn themselves a new deal. Vitalii Mykolenko was offered a new contract, while talks appear to be ongoing with Idrissa Gueye. 

Of course, there will be plenty of focus on potential incomings and outgoings over the coming weeks and months. Everton also need to make decisions on players whose contracts expire next year. 

Some players Everton will be happy to see their contracts run down. Others will receive a new contract, while some might be sold in the current window. 

Everton currently have seven players who are in and around the senior squad who are set to leave next summer, and there are some decisions that need to be made. 

This is a player that still holds some value. Although he is not a guaranteed starter for Everton and is unlikely to be heading into the new season, there will still be clubs out there that see value in Dwight McNeil.

It seems silly to allow his contract to expire and receive no money for him, while it also wouldn't make a lot of sense to extend his deal. 

For me, this one is a sell, especially with a club like West Ham reportedly showing an interest. 

This is one of the more difficult ones, in my opinion. Everton have a big decision to make in the centre-forward position, with neither Thierno Barry nor Beto nailing down a starting role. 

Beto has one year remaining on his contract, and after being given plenty of chances under various different managers, it does feel like he's never going to guarantee himself the number nine slot. 

If the Toffees are planning on bringing in a new centre forward in the summer transfer window, I think it makes sense to offload Beto this summer. Barry is the more long-term option with a higher ceiling, so it makes sense to sell Beto while we can still get some money for him. 

Everton are clearly looking to strengthen in the middle of the park this summer. They've already confirmed the signing of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, while Mandela Keita is also a reported target. 

This casts doubt over the future of Tim Iroegbunam, especially with just one year remaining on his contract. At the age of 23, the former Aston Villa man isn't at his full potential just yet. If Everton can make a profit on him in the summer transfer window, it might make sense to sell him. 

At the same time, if Everton believe he has a lot of potential, then extending his deal would be fine. I certainly wouldn't be letting him leave for free at his age. 

This is a player who I believe hasn't had a fair crack of the whip at Everton yet. David Moyes clearly doesn't fancy him too much, and after the arrival of Hackney, he could struggle for regular minutes next season. 

At the age of 23, he still holds some value, so it would make sense to sell him if an offer arrives this summer. 

Had Everton not signed Hackney, I would have looked to keep Charly Alcaraz and give him a new contract, but I'm not sure it makes too much sense now. 

I really thought this guy would be our starting right back for many years, taking over from Seamus Coleman. Nathan Patterson has struggled to impress multiple managers, and with the Toffees clearly prioritising a right-back this summer, it would make sense to sell if an offer arrives. 

Even if Everton somehow didn't sign a right-back, there's an argument to suggest that Patterson is at least third choice. Moyes opted for James Garner right back over him at times last season, while Jake O'Brien was his starting option. 

Michael Keane is someone you can afford to let leave for free in the future. He's fine to have as a back-up option, hence why he keeps getting offered small deals at Everton. 

You're hardly going to make huge money by selling him this summer, considering he's 33 years old. I'd be keeping him for the season and likely letting him depart for nothing next year. 

Often described as one of the best jobs in football, the third-choice goalkeeper. It makes sense to keep Tom King, as we're never going to sell him for decent money, and he's a player who is clearly happy to be the third-choice option. 

This is one you can evaluate next summer. If he is happy to stay on again as third choice, then you can offer him another year on his contract.