Source: Team_Talk
U's midfielder set for new deal
Izzet, 29, joined the U's back in 2001 and has clocked up more than 300 league appearances with the Essex club.[LNB]"I plan to sit down with Kem and offer him a new contract as I think he deserves that," said Boothroyd.[LNB]"He has been here a long time now and whoever is here manager-wise he has always got in the team, and that tells you a lot about him.[LNB]"He's a Carsley for Everton, a Carrick for Manchester United, the type of player that doesn't get the plaudits but goes about his business with the minimum of fuss.[LNB]"He organises people and gets around the team to lift them, and players look to him for a lead. So he deserves a new contract."[LNB][LNB]
