Landon Donovan has revealed he would like to make a permanent move to Everton, but not for another two years.
The LA Galaxy skipper has impressed once more during a second short-term loan at Goodison Park, helping the club to a post-Christmas resurgence in form that has included memorable wins over Manchester City and Chelsea.
The 29-year-old is due to play his final game for the Merseysiders in the FA Cup fifth round against Blackpool on Saturday before returning to prepare for the new MLS season with the Galaxy.
The Everton fans are keen to see Donovan make a permanent switch to Goodison Park, but Toffees boss David Moyes has previously admitted that the club cannot afford to sign the forward at present.
However, Donovan has revealed he would relish the chance to join Everton on a full-time basis but only after two more seasons with current MLS Champions the Galaxy.
"It would be hard to go to any other club now so if anything were to happen I would imagine it would be here at Everton," Donovan told Reuters. "I know for sure this year I'm going back to LA but we'll see.
"My commitment is for two more years to the Galaxy and we'll see what happens after this year ... but I would obviously welcome the opportunity to come back."