Romelu Lukaku will sign a new contract at Everton according to his agentGetty Images
The Toffees have been keen to tie down the £28million man on a long-term contract to ward off the interests of European giants.
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And they have been handed a huge boost after Lukaku’s agent, Mino Raiola confirmed that he WILL sign a new deal.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Raiola said: “There are no problems right now between the player and the club.
“Talks are ongoing. He WILL sign.”
The news will come as a huge sign of relief for Everton boss Ronald Koeman who has been left unsure over the future of his star player.
Romelu Lukaku has scored 16 goals this season - more than any other Premier League strikerGetty ImagesMino Raiola confirmed to talkSPORT than Romelu Lukaku will commit his future to EvertonGetty Images
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Ronald Koeman will be more than encouraged by Mino Raiola's commentsGetty Images
The 23-year-old currently sits top of the goalscoring charts, one ahead of Alexis Sanchez, after hitting the net 16 times this campaign.
But it remains unknown whether his new deal will include a buy-out clause.
As speculation over a switch to Chelsea increases, former Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes Lukaku should head back to Stamford Bridge because he has "unfinished business."
Ian Wright believes Romelu Lukaku would head back to Chelsea if he gets the chancePA:Press Association
He said: "If I was him I’d actually get in my car and phone the manager on the way down to London! I’m off. – I wouldn’t even lock the door.
“This is going to rumble on and if he has to make that decision, he’ll probably leave.”
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