Report: Everton to offer Leighton Baines new deal

Leighton Baines of Everton during their Capital One Cup Quarter Final at Riverside Stadium on December 1, 2015 in Middlesbrough, England.
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A report claims that Everton want to hand England full-back Leighton Baines a new contract ahead of the 2016-17 campaign.

Everton are reportedly preparing to offer experienced left-back Leighton Baines a new long-term deal.

The 31-year-old, who moved to Goodison Park from Wigan Athletic in the summer of 2007, signed a new contract with the Toffees in January 2014 after a reported transfer to Manchester United broke down.

It is thought that the left-back had a difficult relationship with Roberto Martinez last season, but Ronald Koeman, who Baines praised last month, has since replaced the Spaniard as Everton boss.

According to the Liverpool Echo, talks over a new contract will soon begin as Baines prepares to take his stay at Goodison Park past the 10-year mark.

The England international has scored 33 times in 341 appearances for the Merseyside outfit.

Leighton Baines of Everton in action during a pre season friendly match between Heart of Midlothian and Everton FC at Tynecastle Stadium on July 26, 2015
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