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Everton to open contract talks with Holgate

Everton will seek to secure versatile defender Mason Holgate to an improved and extended deal in the coming weeks as recognition of his impressive form this season.

The 23-year-old faced an uncertain future when he returned to the club last summer after a season-long loan in the Championship with West Bromwich Albion but, with Everton failing to secure a replacement for the departing Kurt Zouma, opportunities to shine came his way this season.

Holgate has grabbed those chances with both hands, performing brilliantly at centre-half and also as a central midfielder when required, first during Duncan Ferguson's interim tenure and now under Carlo Ancelotti.

Paul Joyce of The Times has tweeted that Everton will hold talks with Holgate and his agent and the club are also confident of successful contract negotiations with Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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