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'They are very close so soon he's going to sign': Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Dominic Calvert-Lewin is close to following in Mason Holgate's footsteps by agreeing a new deal

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is close to signing a new deal with Everton, according to boss Carlo Ancelotti.

The 22-year-old striker has been a key asset for the Toffees this season, scoring 15 goals, and Ancelotti is confident he will follow in the footsteps of highly-rated defender Mason Holgate, who signed a new five-year deal this week.

Ancelotti said: 'Holgate is going to be the future of this club. It's important for him and for us to renew the contract, to have stability here with this player.

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Dominic-Calvert Lewin is close to signing a new deal
The 22-year-old striker has scored 15 goals and has been a key asset for the Toffees this season

'We are close to Dominic Calvert-Lewin also and I hope he's going to sign soon.