Marcel Brands is close to signing a new contract at Everton.
The director of football is to be handed an extension to his three-year-deal which runs out at the end of May.
The ECHO understands that terms are now close to being finalised.
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has often talked of the strong relationship that exists between the pair and he is pleased the Dutchman is on the verge of committing his future to the club.
“For what I know there is work in progress, I think that no doubt, he is going to stay and sign a new contact," Ancelotti confirmed.
“Yeah, we are working well, we have a good relationship with him and I will be really pleased he if can sign a new contract, but from what I know there is work in progress."
Ahead of the visit of Manchester City on Wednesday night, Ancelotti again spoke of his squad having more "stability" than when he first took over.
And the Italian says Brands' new contract will significantly helps the club in that regard.
“Yes it is important I think so, to give stability to the club this is the way that you have to follow, to try to work together to improve the relationship between us, between the clubs, and so I think the step is a good step," he said.
"It will be good for him to stay and to work and to try to improve the squad and the team.
"But we all have the same idea, the board has the same idea and soon I think he is going to sign a new contract."
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