Elsewhere, Kevin Mirallas is set to sign a new deal at Goodison Park

Roberto Martinez has said all summer McCarthy is not for sale

The Republic of Ireland midfielder has attracted interest from both Tottenham and Manchester City, but has pledged his future to Everton

Everton hope to conclude a new five-year contract for midfielder James McCarthy on Thursday.

Tottenham have showed an interest in the Republic of Ireland international, but Everton have moved in the last 48 hours to open negotiations and hope to resolve a deal that will keep him at Goodison Park until 2020.

Manchester City were also keen on signing McCarthy, but Toffees boss Roberto Martinez has insisted all summer the highly-rated midfielder is not up for sale.

James McCarthy (right) will pen a new five-year contract extension at Everton following positive talks

Everton boss Roberto Martinez had insisted all summer McCarthy was not for sale

Kevin Mirallas (left) is also closing in on a new deal at Everton, which will be confirmed imminently

West Ham target Kevin Mirallas will also pen a new deal at the club.

Mirallas was the subject of a £6million bid from the Hammers last month, but the Toffees instantly rejected the offer.