We all know he loves the Club, wears his heart on his sleeve and puts in a shift, there seems to be little doubt on any of this, but as others have mentioned and whether it be just "my Blue Tinted" view but could be that he wants to see some progress for Everton and as such wants "quality" around him to help him realise that?
Its a proper mare of a situation we find ourselves in, finances dictating so much for a wee while yet but I still think he wants to do it with us, he has stated this in the past and yes his new Agent may be in his ear but we all know "once Everton Touches you......!"
So if he has asked for evidence of the Plan to give the team some quality and maybe a few extra quid in his back pocket for a pledge to stay, knowing full well, as we do that he is currently surrounded by complete garbage, then we should go for it, prove it and give the lad the assurances he needs. If he signed a contract extension, that could put his sell on value up a bit too!
This is of course because I love his attitude, his effort, his snide, his moodiness and his Top Level Trolling of our ever so salty neighbours.
As many have said, if its time for a move then let it be abroad and he deserves a crack at it.
He isnt irreplaceable, but he will be missed by this team.
"He's Brazilian................................................"