Everton face a battle to keep hold of South African international midfielder Steven Pienaar.
Local newspapers have reported that Pienaar is emerging as a target for cash-rich Manchester City.
It is also reported that Everton and Pienaar are a long way apart on agreeing terms on a new contract for a player valued at £10m.
Pienaar’s current deal at Goodison runs out in 18 months and manager David Moyes wants to secure the former Borussia Dortmund player on a new deal.