Everton have confirmed they will complete the permanent signing of Carlos Alcaraz at the conclusion of his current loan spell, with the midfielder set to remain at Goodison Park until at least June 2027.
Everton will face Liverpool at Goodison Park on Wednesday night in the final Merseyside derby at the iconic stadium before the Blues' summer move to Bramley-Moore Dock.
Everton put some distance between them and the relegation zone following a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forrest at Goodison Park on Sunday.
Everton's appeal against a 10-point penalty imposed for breaches of Premier League financial rules is being heard this week, according to reports.
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes broke a nearly five-year goal drought at Goodison Park, securing a win in a lackluster FA Cup third-round replay against Crystal Palace.
Two second-half strikes saw a resurgent Everton defeat Chelsea at Goodison Park in Sunday afternoon's Premier League action.