According to reports, Everton, Arsenal and Manchester United are all hoping to sign LOSC Lille midfielder Joel Ngoya on a free transfer this summer.
A report from France Football has claimed that Everton, Arsenal and Manchester United, as well as host of French, Italian and Spanish sides, have all shown considerable interest in the 18-year-old, who is said to have highly impressed for LOSC Lille’s U19 side this season.
The report goes on to claim that Lille have failed to agree terms with the player regarding his first professional contract and, as such, it would appear that the young Frenchman will leave the club upon the expiry of his current contract on 1 July.
The report from France Football confirms that Hoffenheim have already made an offer for Ngoya, while Valencia and Atletico Madrid are also interested.
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Despite the fact that Ngoya is yet to make a first-team appearance for Lille, praise has been exceptionally high for the youngster.
Footmercato described the player as ‘a very technical left-footed midfielder,’ before going on to claim that the midfielder has come up with some ‘remarkable’ performances in the UEFA Youth League, most noticeably during a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in December, as well as in a domestic U19 match against PSG.
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As such, it is not that surprising to hear that many clubs are interested in Ngoya, especially as he will be available on a free transfer. And it certainly appears that Everton will have their work cut out for them if they are to be successful in luring the 18-year-old to Goodison Park this summer.