Idrissa Gueye is stringing Everton along as contract latest emerges

Idrissa Gueye's contract latest is not good news for Everton.

The Senegal midfielder's deal is set to expire later this month and the Toffees have revealed an update in their retained list.

The release on 10 June shared that the Blues are still in talks with his entourage over an extension, which suggests that he is stringing them along.

Gueye did not hit the benchmark to trigger the automatic extension clause in his deal last season.

He featured 25 times in the Premier League, which makes sense considering that he is 36 years old.

The Toffees are looking for midfield reinforcements, but keeping the veteran around would give them more depth.

Why has Idrissa Gueye not signed Everton deal yet?

The reason for Gueye's refusal to commit his future to Everton at the moment have not been revealed.

It could come down to money, he may well want more than what the Friedkin Group are prepared to give him, given his advancing age.

Alternatively, it could come down to playing time, he may want to feature more than Moyes plans to use him next season, with a rotational role likely on the cards.

No matter what the reason, the situation needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

Why is Gueye's decision urgent for Everton?

Moyes needs to know what his squad is going to look like for the new campaign, before making plans for the transfer window.

If Gueye ends up departing, then the Blues likely need to buy two midfielders, rather than just one.

They are trying to sign Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, but they may be forced to add a more experienced option too, if the veteran chooses to move on.

The longer Gueye delays his decision on his future, the more it potentially harms the L3 outfit, as players that they want to sign could be snapped up by rival clubs.

Both sides need to know what is going on, and if the player has concerns about the offer on the table, the Toffees should not be sentimental and should just walk away.

He is a solid squad depth player, with experience that could be handy with Seamus Coleman's departure, but he is far from irreplaceable.