The Blues will remain in talks over a permanent transfer for the midfielder, while four other players will return to their clubs after loans
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Everton remain in talks with Alcaraz. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Everton are in talks with Carlos Alcaraz over his Everton future.
The 22-year-old, who scored the winner in the final day victory at Newcastle United, joined the Blues on loan from Brazilian side Flamengo in January.
That deal is set to expire in the coming weeks but the club has now confirmed it is “continuing discussions” over the Argentine’s future - suggesting he could yet be part of the squad next season if an agreement can be reached.
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Alcaraz is one of five players on loan at the club, with Everton now confirming the other four will return to their parent sides once their deals expire at the end of the month.
That means Jack Harrison will return to Leeds United, Jesper Lindstrom to Napoli, Armando Broja to Chelsea and Orel Mangala to Lyon. Everton had options to make the Lindstrom and Broja deals permanent but do not appear willing to trigger those clauses. Broja, Mangala and Lindstrom all suffered serious injuries at various points in the campaign, with Mangala facing a season-ending knee injury at Brighton and Hove Albion in January.
Manager David Moyes said: “We would like to thank all our loan players, who have contributed to the positive steps we made on the pitch. They all embraced what it means to play for this club, and their attitude and commitment throughout their time at Everton was first class. We wish Jack, Jesper, Orel and Armando all the very best for the future.”
The club said it will provide further updates on the remaining players out of contract in due course.