Everton are ready to make Stephen Pienaar among their top earners to keep him at Goodison Park.

The Liverpool Echo says the Blues fear that the South African international will put off a decision on his future until after the World Cup finals.

Pienaar has just one year remaining on his present Everton deal and is looking for much improved terms.

The Blues are prepared to give the midfielder parity with some of the club's top earners, but a number of meetings between club officials and the player and his representatives have already proved inconclusive.

Weekend reports claimed that Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has already enquired about the 28-year-old, with a £14million price tag reported.

Everton say they have had no formal contact from Spurs, but if no agreement is reached before the World Cup finals the midfielder's talents would be on display to a global audience.