Everton: Lampard now 'open to selling' £120k-a-week star at Goodison Park

Everton could be forced into selling Yerry Mina as his Goodison Park contract situation ‘is a problem’, according to Daily Star journalist Paul Brown.

The Toffees have already recouped £60million after selling Richarlison to Tottenham Hotspur last week, but Mina could also be offloaded before the transfer deadline passes on September 1.

Mina has been on Everton’s books since joining in a deal worth up to £28.5million from Barcelona close to four years ago.

But there is uncertainty over the central defender’s future after entering the final 12 months of his £120,000-per-week contract.

According to Italian media outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, Everton have officially put Mina on the market and are hopeful of finding a buyer.

The report suggests the Toffees have placed a £13million price tag on the 39-cap Colombia international but are expecting to lower their expectations because of his contract situation.

Mario Mauri, Mina’s former agent, has told Italian news website L’Interista – via TEAMtalk – that the Everton man would be open to a switch to Serie A.

Brown believes it would make financial sense for Everton to cash-in on Mina before the summer transfer window slams shut.

The journalist feels Toffees boss Frank Lampard would be happy to keep the 27-year-old at the club, but having such little time remaining on his contract could force his hand.

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When asked whether a move away from Goodison Park could be on the cards, Brown told GIVEMESPORT: “Yes, absolutely. Yerry Mina is someone who doesn’t have very long on his contract.

“He has suffered with injuries and been in and out of the side. I think he is clearly a player that Lampard would let go.

“Lampard seems