Transfer expert Dean Jones claims that Jordan Pickford and Alex Iwobi may 'think twice' about signing new contracts at Everton.

The Lowdown: Contracts running out...

Both Pickford and Iwobi have contracts at Goodison Park that are set to expire in 2024, meaning that they will only have a year left on them come the end of the season.

The latter is reportedly in the frame for a new deal, but nothing is guaranteed at this stage, especially given the Merseyside club's poor start to the season which sees them lingering in 17th place in the Premier League table.

The Latest: May 'think twice'

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones has claimed that Pickford and Iwobi may 'think twice' about committing their long-term futures to the Toffees, given the situation around the club:

“For these two players, you would have to think twice about committing at the moment.

“They’ve both had pretty good campaigns, but they also both seem to get picked apart when things don’t go especially well.”

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The Verdict: Worrying

Pickford and Iwobi are two of Frank Lampard's key players in his squad, having racked up over 2500 minutes between them in the Premier League so far this season, and ranking in the top five best performers for the Blues per WhoScored.

Pickford is already attracting interest elsewhere ahead of the January transfer window, and Everton may have to consider selling for reasonable fees if there are no signs of a new contract being signed.

Nonetheless, the Toffees will still be hoping that both players commit their futures to the club, and a turnaround on the pitch in the second part of the campaign.