Former Everton defender Alan Stubbs believes extending Jarrad Branthwaite's contract is the "biggest signing" the club will make in this transfer window. Branthwaite has recently agreed a new five-year deal and Stubbs told BBC Radio Merseyside: "This for me,

The left-footed centre-back has become one of the most coveted players in Europe - tying him to a five-year deal is a coup for Everton

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new long-term deal that will keep him on Merseyside until 2030, the club said on Wednesday, after media reports that the Englishman had drawn interest from some of the Premier League's heavyweight sides.