Vitalii Mykolenko’s future at Everton remains uncertain and David Moyes’ latest comments have not done much to quash exit rumours.
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Unlike last year, Moyes and the Blues have been able to tie down a lot of their mainstay players, like Jordan Pickford and James Garner, to new deals.
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However, Mykolenko remains without a new contract on Merseyside, as he looks set to potentially depart as a free agent.
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David Moyes fails to quash Vitalii Mykolenko exit rumours at Everton
Over recent weeks, Mykolenko has seen interest from Galatasaray among a list of other European clubs.
Speaking in his press conference on Friday, Moyes told the Liverpool Echo that he is not thinking about the players who are set to see their contracts expire.
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“I’ve actually not put myself on to thinking about the people who are within the building,” Moyes admitted.
“I’m actually beginning to start thinking about what we’re going to get from outside the building at the moment, what we might need to do.
“The truth is I’ve not got my head on it yet. I’m expecting to do it probably in the coming weeks a bit more. Obviously all those other things fit into it as well [Europe].”
Mykolenko has started 24 times in the Premier League for Everton this season having become the club’s first-choice left-back.
Vitalii Mykolenko at Everton Total
Appearances 149
Minutes 12,619
Goals 4
Assists 4
However, no progress has seemingly been made on securing his future with a new deal.
Moyes has admitted he likes playing Jarrad Branthwaite at left-back, but his fitness concerns may rule him out of that position for the remainder of the season.
The Ukraine international has certainly played a serviceable role in Everton’s side for years, but Moyes will be looking to make upgrades this summer.
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