Former Fulham striker Louis Saha is having his Everton contract reviewed
Saha is enjoying his best start to a Premier League campaign with his goal against West Ham United on Sunday a seventh top-flight strike of the season.
The French forward signed a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months when arriving from Manchester United for around £2million in September 2008.
And Goodison officials are ready to start negotiations over triggering that additional clause and stave off potential interest from other clubs, with Saha conceivably able to talk to foreign clubs from January.
It is likely the 31-year-old will be offered improved terms in recognition of his efforts since moving to Goodison.
Saha played through the pain barrier of a persistent calf injury at West Ham before being forced off shortly after half-time.
And of his substitution, Saha said: "It is just about being sensible after my calf strain.
"I tried my best in the game but I started to cramp in the second half so it is better to be cautious."