The youngest player to represent Everton, Jose Baxter, has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of posessing drugs and counterfeit money.
Baxter, who made his debut aged 16 years and 191 days against Blackburn Rovers in August 2008, was arrested with two other men in Kirkby on Monday.
A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm that three men were arrested in Kirkby on possession of cannabis with intent to supply and on suspicion of possession of counterfeit money.
"The men, aged 17, 29 and 34, have all been released on bail pending further inquiries."
Everton have refused to make any comment on the story.
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Baxter, who made his debut aged 16 years and 191 days against Blackburn Rovers in August 2008, was arrested with two other men in Kirkby on Monday.
A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm that three men were arrested in Kirkby on possession of cannabis with intent to supply and on suspicion of possession of counterfeit money.
"The men, aged 17, 29 and 34, have all been released on bail pending further inquiries."
Everton have refused to make any comment on the story.
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