Everton are among several Premier League clubs eyeing a summer move for promising Lille midfielder Ngal'ayel Mukau, according to AfricaFoot.
The Toffees have reportedly earmarked the 20-year-old Congolese starlet as a potential reinforcement in the middle of the park and have scouted him extensively in recent weeks.
David Moyes’ side are said to be willing to table an ambitious €20m (£17m) bid for Mukau, who joined Lille less than 12 months ago from Belgian club KV Mechelen.
The defensive midfielder penned a four-year deal upon his arrival in France last July, which runs until June 2028.
Everton Eyeing Ngal'ayel Mukau
The 20-year-old has a ‘bright future’ ahead
Everton's Goodison Park
According to AfricaFoot, Mukau is not certain to continue at Lille next season and is being courted by several Premier League clubs, including Everton.
The ‘enormous’ 20-year-old defensive midfielder has shown glimpses of promise during his first year in France and has been identified as a player with a ‘bright future’ by the Toffees.
Mukau made 36 appearances across all competitions for Lille this season and scored twice in their 2-0 Champions League win over Bologna in November.
The two-cap Congo international would bring versatility to Moyes’ squad this summer as he is able to play in both attacking and defensive midfield, similar to Abdoulaye Doucoure, who will leave Everton once his contract expires next month.
Everton are anticipating a major squad rebuild under Moyes this summer, with over a dozen first-team stars potentially departing, including out-of-contract striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The Toffees’ domestic campaign culminated in a 1-0 away win over Newcastle on Sunday, which saw them finish 13th in the Premier League table.
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