Everton are ready to tie Ross Barkley down to a new long-term deal as they begin the second phase of Ronald Koeman’s redevelopment.

The midfielder, who suffered the huge disappointment of being omitted from Sam Allardyce’s first England squad, has two years remaining on his current contract.

But Everton, who have been in constant dialogue with Barkley’s advisors, see him as having a key role to play in their future and are looking to reward the progress he has made and his standing within the squad.

Midfielder Ross Barkley is set to be offered a new long-term deal by Everton

The England international has two years remaining on his current deal at the club

Koeman arrived at Goodison Park at the end of June and his immediate priority was to recruit a raft of new players – Everton made six additions to their group before the window closed.

Now, though, they will begin the process of rewarding current squad members and aside from Barkley, Everton are determined to thrash out an agreement with Romelu Lukaku.

Having been the subject of interest from Chelsea – though not central to a firm bid from the Stamford Bridge club – Lukaku has committed to Everton for another 12 months at the least.

Everton opened talks with Mino Raiola, Lukaku’s agent during the summer about improving his terms and the 23-year-old has made it clear he will not “go to war” with Everton in order to get a move in the future.

‘I want to win prizes,’ said Lukaku. ‘But when I get into a situation where I can leave but my team will not let me, I'm not one to go absent, get fined and cultivate a negative reputation.

‘I try to remain calm and treat my club with respect. Hopefully they can treat me also with respect and I can leave through the main gate. I will not quarrel with Everton.’

Everton are entering the second phase of Ronald Koeman's redevelopment of the club