Johnson sticks with Toffees

ANDREW JOHNSON has signed a new five-year contract that puts him on a par with Everton’s top earners.

The deal — signed after the club tore up the five-year agreement he signed less than 18 months ago when he moved to Goodison Park for £8.6million (€12.3m) from Crystal Palace — ends speculation the 26-year-old striker could be on his way out of the club in the next transfer window.

In the summer, West Ham were linked with the player and there has already been speculation that the Upton Park club will make another move for Johnson in January.