Everton are keen to secure James McCarthy a new contract.
The Liverpool Echo says the Blues have been keen to reward the midfielder for his progress, but talks have been on hold until the club completed their summer transfer business.
And with deadline day having now passed, discussions are set to move on with the Republic of Ireland international.
Tim Howard, Seamus Coleman, Ross Barkley and John Stones have all penned new deals in recent months with boss Roberto Martinez - who himself signed a new deal in June - seeking to maintain a long-term core to his squad.
