'I'm happy to have been offered something and I'll have a think'published at 12:26 13 May
Everton captain Seamus Coleman says he will "have a think" about the offer of extending his 15-year stay at Goodison Park and added that it is "hard to walk away from something you love".
The 35-year-old full-back has played more than 400 games for the Toffees, including a club-record 363 Premier League appearances, since joining in January 2009.
Manager Sean Dyche and director of football Kevin Thelwell have both confirmed that discussions have taken place about Coleman - who is out of contract in the summer - staying with Everton beyond the end of this campaign.
The Republic of Ireland international told club media that Everton "means everything to me" and he continued: "I suppose I live and breathe it like everyone else. It's been a hell of a ride - the last two or three years - and it's not a case that you just turn up for work, go home and forget about it.
"You live and breathe it, and it's been tough. But I absolutely love this football club, I love this stadium. We've got another year here at Goodison, so I'm happy to have been offered something and I'll have a think.
"This football club means everything to me and, as I said before when I signed my last contract, it is hard to walk away from something you love."