Everton centre-back Yerry Mina is looking for 'potential exit routes' out of the club, according to a significant update from transfer expert Dean Jones.

The Lowdown: Mina's Everton career fading

The Colombian's spell at Goodison Park has been an up-and-down one, with injuries too often halting his progress and performances not always consistent.

Mina has only made one appearance in the Premier League so far this season and has fallen behind James Tarkowski and Conor Coady in the pecking order.

The 28-year-old's current Everton deal expires at the end of this campaign and it looks as though his exit is inevitable.

The Latest: Defender keen on exit

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones claimed that Mina wants to leave the Toffees in the near future:

"You understand why this is on the cards at the moment, I think his representatives are looking at potential exit routes."

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The Verdict: Right time to leave

Mina is a good player who can be dominant on his day - former Everton defender Michael Ball has called him 'fantastic' and a 'monster' - but January or next summer feels like the ideal time for him to enjoy a fresh challenge.

As mentioned, Tarkowski and Coady have forged a good understanding at centre-back - Everton have only conceded 12 goals in as many league games this season - and it is hard to see that pairing being broken up.

Whether or not Mina departs in January or the summer remains to be seen, but it would now be a huge surprise if he was offered a new contract at Goodison Park.