Everton are understood to be taking their time in deciding whether to sign Thomas Hitzlsperger on a permanent deal.
The former German international has been on trial at Goodison Park for nearly a month after being released by Wolfsburg over the summer.
Toffees boss David Moyes could now decide whether to keep the midfielder at the club once the 30-year-old has played a third match for the reserves, according to the Liverpool Echo.
Hitzlsperger has previously appeared in the Premier League with Aston Villa and West Ham United.
