Everton offer Coleman a new contract

Republic of Ireland captain Séamus Coleman looks set to extend his stay with Everton after the club confirmed that they have offered him a new contract.

There has been speculation that Coleman, who joined Everton from Sligo Rovers in 2009, would leave Goodison Park as his current contract expired this summer.

However following their successful final day Premier League survival bid, manager Sean Dyche is looking to build towards next season and he's hoping that Coleman will be part of that squad.

The Everton skipper missed the end of last season with a knee injury that forced him to undergo surgery but he remains a highly influential figure at the club, both on and off the pitch.

Coleman, 34, has made over 400 appearances for the Toffees, including 25 last season.

Midfielder Tom Davies and reserve goalkeeper Andy Lonergan were also offered new contracts but Yerry Mina and Andros Townsend will leave the club this summer.

Davies, who came through the youth system at the club, managed just 20 appearances last term but boss Sean Dyche wants him to be part of his squad, along with back-up goalkeeper Lonergan.

Mina, a £27million signing from Barcelona in 2018, will leave at the end of his current contract, having had a mixed time at the club, while Townsend did not play for the club after March 2022 and also departs at the expiry of his deal.

Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will leave after turning down a fresh contract offer.

Director of football Kevin Thelwell said on the club's official website: "Everyone at the club wishes to thank all departing players for their contribution throughout their time at Everton.

"We're also grateful to our senior men's players who are moving on, including Yerry - whose passion and determination for Everton was