Who'll be next to commit their future to the Blues?

JAMES TARKOWSKI has become the latest player to sign a new contract with Everton, but who could be next on the list?

- By CHRIS BEESLEY

The 32-year-old has penned a two-year extension to commit his future to the Blues through to the summer of 2028.

The centre-back has become a key figure at Everton since joining on a free transfer in 2022 from Burnley.

Tarkowski hasn't missed a minute of the Blues' nine matches in all competitions so far this term having returned from surgery on a hamstring injury suffered last April, which ended his run of 109 consecutive starts for the club in the Premier League.

On penning his deal, Tarkowski said: "I'm excited and proud to be an Everton player and to continue this journey. It's been a crazy few years with some big lows and some massive highs.

"We've managed to get through those tough times and hopefully now we're on to more positive and exciting times ahead. I think the intention has been set out from the start of this season.

"I've loved every minute so far of working under the manager [David Moyes]. He has made it clear where we're going with this club.

"The results and performances have really improved in his time here and it does seem to be going in one direction.

"The reason I've signed is because I want to be a part of that. Now it's up to us as players to get on board and take us in that direction."