Toffees planing to retain Jacobsen’s services

Everton defender Lars Jacobsen’s agent has said that the Merseyside club are planing to offer a contract extension.

The 29-year-old joined David Moyes’ side as a free agent last summer, penning a 12-month deal upon his arrival on Merseyside.

But Lars initially struggled to confirm a first team berth due to injury and there appeared to be little hope that he would be able to win an extension to his current terms.

However, upon being awarded his debut in March, Jacobsen proved to be a useful asset for Everton during the closing stages of the campaign.

He was awarded a second half run-out in the FA Cup final against Chelsea in May and helped to nullify the threat posed by Florent Malouda down the left wing.

That performance has helped to convince Moyes that he is deserving of a new contract, with talks set to commence in the coming weeks.

“Everton wish to renew the contract,” Jacobsen’s agent, Karsten Aabrink, told Ekstra Bladet.

“There will be no contact, though, until the start of July.”

Jacobsen is hoping an agreement can be reached, admitting he now feels settled at Goodison Park.

“It is very positive that after a turbulent season I have proven to the right people at Everton that I should be part of the team for the future,” he said.

“I am really happy at Everton, but we will have to wait for people to get back from their holidays before we can sort anything out.”