 Gosling declared ""there's no other club I'd rather be at"", however no extension was agreed and his contract with Everton expired on 30 June 2010.During contract negotiations Gosling was represented by David Hodgson, a solicitor and former professional footballer.On 6 July 2010, the "Daily Mirror" reported that the PFCC tribunal's decision allowed Gosling to leave Everton under the Bosman ruling with no compensation being paid by the club who sign the player.