Abdoulaye Doucouré has opened talks with Everton over a two-year extension to his contract, with the option to add a third that would keep him at the club until 2026.
The Everton chairman and West End icon, fondly known as Uncle Bill , died on Monday age 78 succumbing to his eight-year-battle with cancer following complications from surgery he had.
Jason Manford has led the tributes to funny and honest theatre and film producer Bill Kenwright, saying he will be sadly missed by all. Sir Ian McKellen and Julian Clary have also paid tribute.