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,

Securing Jarrad Branthwaite to a new contract was seen as an early test of the vision being presented by Everton, Joe Thomas writes in his Royal Blue column

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