Everton have confirmed the expected release of former Blues loanee Luke Garbutt.

The 27-year-old joined Everton’s youth set-up from Leeds in 2009 but made only eight starts - three in the Premier League - and four sub appearances - two in the top flight - for the Toffeemen, the most recent in May 2015.

The 5ft 10in tall Harrogate-born left-back has spent most of the last few seasons on loan, at Cheltenham, Colchester, Fulham, Wigan and Oxford United before his temporary move to the Blues last summer.

Speaking a fortnight ago, Garbutt wasn’t ruling out a return to Town, although he has said he ambitions to play in the Championship.

“Hopefully I can get to a point where I’ve got a decision to make on a number of clubs,” he said.

“That’s not to say that I don’t rule out a permanent move to Ipswich if they were to offer me something through the summer because I really enjoyed my time here. I would never rule that situation out.”

Garbutt made 29 starts and one sub appearance for the Blues during 2019/20, scoring six goals.

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KiwiBlue2 added 22:52 - Jun 26 Whoops, add Dobra and El Mizouni to the bench
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stiffy501 added 13:24 - Jun 28 Get the lad from Colchester Cohen Bramell, looks a good prospect, Garbutt looked pretty ordinary when the downward slide happened
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