Former Nigeria defender Ifeanyi Udeze thinks it is time for Alex Iwobi to leave Everton.

The ex-Arsenal attacker has fallen down the pecking order under Carlo Ancelotti, and new signings will only make it more difficult for him to get a place in the team.

Iwobi was not in the match-day squad for their 1-0 win over Tottenham in the Premier League at the weekend, and Udeze thinks the Super Eagle should leave Goodison Park.

"I think Iwobi should look for another club especially with James Rodriguez signed it will be difficult for him to play," Udeze said on Brila FM.

"Imagine against Tottenham he did not make the bench and even the squad. So for me, he should start looking for another club.

"It's painful for me but as it is, I think the best thing is for him to go elsewhere."