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Everton offer new contracts to five academy youngsters

Everton have offered new contracts to five academy youngsters.

Owen Barker, Halid Djankpata, Isaac Heath, Edward Jones and Jack Tierney have all been tabled new deals.

Sam Coughlan and Saja Manafa, who are both currently injured, have not been offered professional contracts but will stay at Everton to continue their rehabilitation.

Meanwhile, Shae Cahill, Troy Smikle-James, Charlie Wilson and Harry Wright will leave when their deals expire.

Everton Director of Football, Kevin Thelwell, said: “Everyone at the Club wishes to thank all departing players for their contribution throughout their time at Everton.

“Many of them have developed through our Academy and given their all each time they've put on the royal blue shirt."

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