According to reports, Everton have held talks with Premier League veteran, Ashley Young, following his release from Aston Villa.
Frank Lampard held the reigns at Goodison Park for the opening weeks of the 2022-23 campaign, but his tenure was short-lived as he parted ways with the Toffees in January.
Winning just once in 11 matches, the former Chelsea manager was in a relegation battle and Sean Dyche was appointed to keep the club in England’s top-flight.
On the final day of the campaign, Dyche’s side narrowly defeated Bournemouth, securing their survival and giving them a huge boost this summer.
One player that is reportedly on the Toffee’s wish-list is former Aston Villa player, Ashley Young, after the Premier League veteran was released by the Villains.
Everton have held talks to sign left-back Ashley Young, who is a free agent after leaving Aston Villa. (Sky Sports) pic.twitter.com/kaCo7508fK
— Transfer News Central (@TransferNewsCen) July 9, 2023
During his time in England the 38-year-old has made 422 appearances in the top-flight, scoring 86 goals and contributing with 80 assists.
Young has also won plethora of trophies during his playing career, winning the Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup for Manchester United.
His success has not been limited to the United Kingdom as during the 2020-21 season, the seasoned defender donned the Inter Milan strip and clinched the league title in his final year in Italy.
As his career enters its final stage, the former England international joined Aston Villa in 2021 and showed his capability amongst the country’s highest division. Being a key member in the Villains’ impressive spell towards the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
Unai Emery turned things around at Villa Park after Steven Gerrard was sacked due to a run of poor results. The former Arsenal manager guided the club to European football for the first time in 13 years.
However, Young was made surplus to requirements after a stellar campaign and Everton are o the cusp of landing the full-back on a free transfer.
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