A report says Everton remain in dialogue with Gueye’s representatives, despite the club not activating the option connected to his current agreement. The midfielder’s situation is therefore not a confirmed exit, but neither is an extension guaranteed.
The timing is understandable. Gueye is representing Senegal and is expected to focus on the national team’s next match against Iraq, with qualification still at stake. Any progress with Everton may depend on whether Senegal remains in the tournament or returns home.
His involvement also underlines his importance. The report says Gueye started both of Senegal’s opening matches, playing 88 minutes against France and the full game against Norway. That workload makes an immediate club decision less likely while the player remains committed to international duty.
Speculation intensified after Pauline Gueye posted an image of stacked boxes and referred to being busy packing. The report says the post prompted Everton supporters to wonder whether the player’s family could be preparing to leave the region.
That is not evidence of a completed transfer. Family logistics can point to many possibilities, and Everton’s stated position remains that discussions are continuing. Still, the post has added pressure to a decision already complicated by the World Cup schedule.
Everton are also reportedly assessing midfield reinforcements, with Hayden Hackney of Middlesbrough identified as a possible target. That market interest would give the club an alternative if Gueye departs, while also increasing uncertainty around the veteran midfielder’s role.
Gueye’s next step should become clearer after Senegal’s meeting with Iraq. If Senegal are eliminated, negotiations could accelerate; if they progress, Everton may have to wait longer before deciding whether experience or succession planning should shape their midfield.