Everton's hopes of landing Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda have received a boost, with the 30-year-old holding off on contract talks with the Ligue 1 club.

Mandanda, whose current deal at the Stade Velodrome is set to expire at season's end, is understood to be weighing up his options before committing to a new contract in France.

Everton have been linked with a move for the Frenchman, who has been with Marseille since 2008.

"My future? We will have a discussion at the end of the season," Mandanda said.

"We have enough concerns ahead of speaking about my personal situations."