Everton are putting long-term decisions on England defender Conor Coady and other players on hold until it becomes clearer what division they will be in next season.
Coady, part of Gareth Southgate's squad at the World Cup, joined Everton on loan from Wolves at the start of the season with a view to turning it into a £5million permanent move.
But since then Sean Dyche has replaced Frank Lampard as manager and recently Everton were charged with an alleged breach of Premier League financial fairplay rules.
The Merseysiders face Tottenham on Monday night with their top-flight status in jeopardy and Dyche says climbing to safety has to be the priority.