Talks between Everton and starlet Thierry Small are progressing well despite rumours about his future this week, according to a report from the Liverpool Echo.
It was suggested on Thursday that Thierry Small could be set to leave Everton over the summer.
The left-back will be eligible for a professional contract when he turns 17 in August, with suggestions this week that he could decide to sign with a club that offers more first-team opportunities.
Brighton & Hove Albion, Leeds United and Brentford were all mooted as potential destinations, with first-team chances likely to be more readily available.