Everton have control on whether or not to extend Abdoulaye Doucoure's contract.
That is according to manager Sean Dyche, who spoke on the eve of their Premier League clash against Tottenham on Monday.
Doucoure was seemingly close to leaving the club in January after struggling under Frank Lampard, but has found his feet under Dyche.
Speaking to reporters, Dyche said: “He's got an option anyway at the end of the season.
“We will see how the season carries on going but he's done very well. I've been really pleased with virtually all the players here for adapting to what we are trying to do and what we are trying to achieve with them.
“It's more of a story with him because he was not playing under the last manager and has played every minute under the new one.
“Sometimes you come in with fresh eyes and a fresh view but I'd always liked him at Watford and that was at the back of my mind – 'If I liked him then why wouldn't I like him now?'
“He was straight out of the blocks in training – not verbally, he's quite quiet, but in terms of showing us he was ready if we wanted him. He looked ready to me and he has certainly delivered."
