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Everton transfer news: Roma ready to offer Kevin Strootman a new deal in Italy after he netted in derby against Lazio

Dutchman has found his form again and is set to be offered new contract after netting winner in Rome derby

Strootman looks set to seal a new contract at the Stadio Olimpico

ROMA are reading to give Everton target Kevin Strootman a new deal.

The Dutch midfielder, 26, looked out of favour at the Stadio Olympico after an indifferent run of games.

 Strootman looks set to seal a new contract at the Stadio Olympico
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Strootman looks set to seal a new contract at the Stadio OlympicoCredit: Getty Images

But his goal in Sunday's derby triumph over Lazio has seen the club restart contract negotiations - which would keep him in Italy until 2021.


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According to , the deal will be worth £2.3million-a-year but bonuses and other details are yet to be ironed out.

It will come as a relief to the long-time Toffees target, who after a fine start to the season had dropped behind in the pecking order behind Radja Nainggolan.

 The Dutchman netted in derby win over Lazio
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The Dutchman netted in derby win over LazioCredit: AP:Associated Press
 He joined Roma in 2013 from PSV
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He joined Roma in 2013 from PSVCredit: Getty Images

And may fans were left wondering if Nainggolan left for the Premier League, who in the team would be able to replace him.

But Roma seem to have answered that with the new contract offer for Strootman - and are planning to tie down Arsenal target Kostas Manolas to a new deal.

 

Everton were rumoured to be in for the midfielder in the summer for £17.1m, but a move never materialised.

Ronald Koeman is desperate to strengthen in January after results have dipped following a fine start.

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