Everton defender Luke Garbutt is open to a permanent move to Ipswich Town.

His Blues deal expires this summer.

The left-back is spending the campaign at Portman Road and has bagged three goals so far this term including a stunning free-kick against Tranmere Rovers.

"Everton were at the Fleetwood game watching and they're pleased with the progress I'm making but my soul focus is making sure I play to the best of my ability for Ipswich and to make sure we get promoted this season," he told the East Anglian Daily Times.

"I've really enjoyed my time here, I've settled in well into the group and the fans are brilliant. Playing in front of 20,000 is what I want to be doing.

"So as long as we keep playing well and doing well as a squad I don't see why I wouldn't stay permanently. I'm settled and enjoying my football."