Leighton Baines has been offered a one-year deal by Everton, with Carlo Ancelotti keen to keep his experience at the club. With the financial situation uncertain within football at present because of the coronavirus crisis, most Premier League clubs are keen to offload players who are out of contract this summer.
But the Toffees have a few injuries as the resumption of the season approaches, and they are ready tie up long-serving Baines for another season.
Manager Ancelotti has made no secret of his admiration for the England international, and he believes the player’s versatility can help Everton as they look to trim their squad further.
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