Everton, Liverpool and Tottenham have been given a boost after it was suggested that Rachid Ghezzal's contract negotiations have been put on hold.
According to France Football, the Algeria international has given his clearest indication yet that he will leave current club Lyon as talks over an extension to his current deal have been put to one side.
The French media outlet is reporting that Tottenham and Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the situation of the attacking midfielder whose current deal expires at the end of the season.
A number of top European clubs have been alerted by Ghezzal's situation and a January battle to land the 24-year-old is set to ensue with Lyon desperate not to lose him for nothing.