Everton boss Roberto Martinez to hold talks with Spurs over Aaron Lennon deal

Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he will hold talks with Tottenham in the summer over a potential deal to sign Aaron Lennon.

The winger has impressed since arriving at Goodison Park on loan in February, and Martinez insists he is looking for similar performances before discussing a permanent switch.

Lennon, 28, has just four more matches in which to shine as he is ineligible to play against his parent club on the final day of the season.

At the end of the season will be the moment to sit down. A loan is a loan and it means that we are looking for a successful outcome out of that.

“Aaron is enjoying his football and his contribution to the team has been significant,” said Martinez.

“He has got four games left and all I want is for him to enjoy every single second of it and make sure he enjoys the experience as much as we have benefited from his talent.

“Then, at the end of the season, will be the moment to sit down. A loan is a loan and it means that we are looking for a successful outcome out of that. When the loan finishes, you have got a three-way conversation to see where that will take us.”

'Important'

Reports have linked Lennon with a swap deal for Everton forward Kevin Mirallas in the summer after the Belgium international said in February he was looking for a new challenge.

Mirallas scored the winner against Burnley in his first start since early March and Martinez is looking for the 27-year-old to finish the season strongly.

"Kevin is a special player for us," Martinez told evertontv. "He brings a goalscoring threat that is so important in football. It's good to see that Kevin is well over his injury now and can challenge for a place in the team.

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"It's great to have as many players like Kevin fit and available because it gives you different opportunities to show a threat to the opposition. I'm looking forward to seeing how strong he can finish the season now."