Moyes to hold Gravesen talks

The former Hamburg star has just 12 months remaining on his contract at Goodison Park and the club are keen to avoid running the risk of losing him for nothing in 2005.

Gravesen has been linked with a return to Germany as well as Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid following a string of sterling displays in this summer's European Championship.

Everton have embarked on their pre-season trip to Houston where they will tackle the likes of Pachuca and Club America in the Cope de Tejas tournament.

During their stay in North America, Moyes plans to sit down with Gravesen and see whether terms can be agreed on a contract extension with The Toffees.

"Thomas has said to me he wanted to talk about his contract after he returned to Everton from the European Championship in Portugal," said Moyes to the club's official website.

"There seems though to have been an awful lot of people who have wanted to talk about the situation beforehand.

"But when we get away we'll have a chance to chat and see exactly where he is."