Everton are set to see a significant number of players potentially leave the club this summer.
With The Friedkin Group now settling into life on Merseyside, Everton are lining themselves up for what could be one of their most important summers yet.
David Moyes will certainly be hoping so as the Toffees look to build on the relative success brought to the club by the 61-year-old.
Everton want to hand out some new contracts over the coming weeks to some of their players.
Jarrad Branthwaite is expected to be handed a new deal as a reward for the solid displays shown in the Everton defender.
However, one of his defensive teammates has spoken about the possibility of a move to Saudi Arabia in the future.
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James Tarkowski discusses potential Everton exit for Saudi Arabia
Moyes has praised James Tarkowski as a real leader at Everton in the absence of club captain Seamus Coleman due to injury.
The defender has proved a real mainstay in the Everton defence under both Sean Dyche and Moyes.
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But at the age of 32, Tarkowski has not discussed the possibility of a potential move to Saudi Arabia in the future.
“I have already been told I am not allowed to go,” he said.
“But there is nothing better than playing in the Premier League. Why would you want to go anywhere else really?”
Tarkowski has hailed Jake O’Brien for his performances in an Everton shirt, and the youngster could possibly be his long-term successor.
But for now, it looks like the Englishman is set to stick around for at least the first season at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Everton will soon face James Tarkowski contract decision
This summer, Everton have a double-digit number of players they need to make a decision on following the conclusion of their deals.
Tarkowski will be another player they will need to consider ahead of next summer when he will be set to become a free agent.
Everton are keen to hand Idrissa Gana Gueye a new contract despite the midfielder being 35-years-old.
Age will not be a factor, but it will be interesting to see whether they can reach agreeable terms.
The Friedkins will not break their wage structure for Branthwaite, with the defender set to earn the same as Tarkowski with a new contract.