Seamus Coleman is set to play for Everton for a 17th season after the defender signed a new one-year deal. The 36-year-old, who skippered Everton in their last ever game at Goodison Park, could captain them in their first at their new home of the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton are also hopeful of tying star defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who turned 23 on Friday, down to a new contract, while the Toffees have also offered experienced midfielder Idrissa Gueye a new deal

(Reuters) -Everton skipper Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract extension, saying on Friday that the chance to lead the club into their new stadium was a key reason to continue. The 36-year-old Ireland international signed the deal just three days before his previous contract expired.