Many Everton fans have been left fuming as an update has emerged on Lewis Dobbin's contract situation at Goodison Park.
Writing in his latest piece for The Athletic, Patrick Boyland has now revealed that no progress has been made on extending his current deal, after an initial offer was made earlier on in the campaign.
It means that as it stands, the striker can sign a pre-contract agreement with European clubs from January.
Dobbin scored a lovely goal for the Merseyside club's under-23s team against Brighton and Hove Albion at home on Monday night, which prompted some supporters to call for him to be given an opportunity for the senior squad when they Brentford away from home in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
He has already featured Transfermarkt), the Englishman really should be given more chances under Rafa Benitez.
Thus, to potentially let Dobbin go on a free transfer would be very worrying for the Toffees faithful.
Everton fans on Dobbin contract news
These Blues supporters fumed as the contract news was shared on Twitter:
"Our board honestly what do they do?!"
"Our board are clueless. Running us into the ground."
"Absolute shambles of a club"
"Joke club we are. I'd rather give him a chance instead of donkey Rondon. Don't blame the kid for getting off tbh good luck to him if he leaves"
"Club is a farce."
"Criminal. Absolutely criminal."
In other news, find out what Benitez comments have baffled Evertonians here!