According to a report from Football Insider, Manchester City have placed young Everton defender Mason Holgate at the ‘top of their shopping list’ as they search for defensive reinforcements – resulting in many Toffees supporters debating the bizarre update online.
Holgate, who has impressed alongside Yerry Mina in Carlo Ancelotti’s back four this season, is reportedly in contention for England selection – especially since former Gareth Southgate pick Michael Keane has been reduced to the bench in favour of the 23-year-old. According to WhoScored.com, Holgate has made more tackles on average (1.6) than Keane this season – with the Englishman’s form now attracting the attention of current Premier League champions Man City. Pundit Ian Wright also described the defender as ‘fantastic‘ in reaction to his performance during Everton’s 3-2 comeback at Watford (Match of the Day via Liverpool Echo).
The Sky Blues have struggled for cover at the back this season due to Aymeric Laporte’s injury troubles, with natural centre-midfielder Fernandinho having to slot in defence for the majority of this season.
Toffees supporters, in reaction to the news, have been in full debate over the rumour on social media – here’s what they had to say.
Plz no
— Jacob S (@JacobS09730510) February 27, 2020
Will stay with us due to Champions League ambitions I think
— evertxn (@EvertxnBlue) February 27, 2020
Richie to Barca Dom to man united Keane to spurs and holgate to city🤔😂ok next ….
— ancelotti_bluewhitearmy (@carlos_bluearmy) February 27, 2020
£100m and he’s yours.
— Josh Wilbert (@joshwilbert1) February 27, 2020
😂😂😂😂
— Nicholas Bragg (@Funtimefreckle) February 27, 2020
I said to my City supporting colleagues a couple of years ago, you bought the wrong defender off us, you’ll be knocking on our door soon for Holgate too…. and now the rumours start, albeit from a terrible source
— Goodison Roar (@GoodisonRoar) February 27, 2020
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