Everton have offered a new contract to Bristol Rovers loanee Lewis Gibson with Joey Barton keen on bringing the centre-back back to the Mem on a permanent deal.
Gibson enjoyed a fine season on loan at the Gas, making 32 appearances and was runner-up to Aaron Collins as the club's Player of the Season. Rovers were notably a better side with the left-footed defender as their win percentage with him in the team was 50 per cent, compared to 13 per cent when he was absent.
Barton had been candid in admitting he’d love to bring Gibson back to BS7 as his contract at Everton is due to expire at the end of the month but the Toffees published their retained list on Friday, confirming he’s among those to be offered a new deal.
