Everton are considering a move for Jesse Lingard as a possible replacement for Richarlison. The 29-year-old England international is a free agent after his contract at Manchester United expired overnight.
The ECHO understands that talks have already taken place and a move to Everton might appeal to the Warrington-born player so he can stay in his native North West. Lingard, who is one of several options being considered, ticks several boxes for the Blues given that he is a proven Premier League performer and would represent a modest financial outlay given that he would not command a transfer fee.
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He enjoyed an impressive loan spell at David Moyes’ West Ham United in the second half of the 2020/21 season but returned to Old Trafford last term. Lingard – whose cousin Gabby George is a defender for Everton Women – is seeking a new challenge while Everton are keen to move quickly to replace Richarlison given that it’s a shorter pre-season, the squad are back next week and manager Frank Lampard would like to get a new face in as soon as possible.
Capped 32 times for England, Lingard, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or winger has scored 56 goals in 298 games at club level. He had been at Manchester United since he was just seven years old.
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