Everton FC News: EVERTON are believed to be ready to begin talks over a contract extension for David Moyes in the new year.

The Blues boss’s deal does not expire until 2013 but negotiations will commence early next year to tie the Scot, who will mark his 10th anniversary as Everton manager in March, to a new long-term contract.

Negotiations on Moyes’ (right) current deal took several months before he agreed on terms close to £65,000 a week.

The former league manager’s association manager of the year first wanted to ensure he had contractual guarantees of his control over all football matters at the club in the event of new ownership.

And although he has admitted his frustration at financial restrictions at Goodison, Moyes has given no indication he would not sign a further deal.