Everton boss Ronald Koeman has indicated that the club will look to sell Ross Barkley this summer if the England midfielder does not sign a new contract.
Barkley's current deal expires in 2018 and Everton are seemingly prepared to cash in rather than risk him walking away at the end of next season if he does not re-sign.
Speaking after his team's 4-2 win against Leicester at Goodison Park, Koeman gave a blunt response when asked what could be done to resolve the 23-year-old's future.
"We offer him a new contract, and then (there are) two possibilities," Koeman said.
"One, he signs that contract, if he doesn't sign that contract then we need to sell the player. It's simple - it's not so difficult in my opinion."
Barkley was outstanding in the win over the Foxes, as was Romelu Lukaku, who scored two of Everton's goals to take his tally for the season to 23.
Lukaku's future has also been in doubt, with the Belgian having rejected a new contract.
"We try to keep the best players," Koeman added.
"We spoke a lot about Ross and Rom because they are really important.
"Most of the time the quality of the players can be the difference between Everton and the opponent, and they played really well."