Everton defender Conor Coady faces a return to parent club Wolves this summer.
The England international hasn't played in the last ten games for the Blues.
The Daily Mail says Coady is now expected to return to Molineux.
The 30 year-old has a deal with Wolves to 2025 and remains highly regarded by club staff.
However, upon his return Coady will find himself competing with Craig Dawson, Max Kilman, Nathan Collins and Toti Gomes for a place at centre-half.