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,

Everton have got a major boost as Jarrad Branthwaite has committed his future to the club by signing a new five-year contract. The England international defender was the subject of two bids from Manchester United last summer, which Everton rejected, and they have demonstrated their determination to keep the 23-year-old by tying him down until 2030.

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