Everton are showing an interest in signing Rico Lewis from Manchester City this summer transfer window.
Rico Lewis is emerging as a target for David Moyes, and it has been reported that Man City could sanction his sale if they receive a bid in excess of £30m.
Lewis has fallen down the pecking order at City, so he will be keen to leave for more regular first-team opportunities.
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Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, interacts with Rico Lewis.
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The Toffees have actually been linked with another City player, and Lewis believes he’s the most underrated in Pep Guardiola’s quality-littered squad.
Netherlands centre-back Nathan Ake.
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Rico Lewis says Everton target Nathan Ake is so underrated
Everton have been linked with a move to sign Nathan Ake since last summer, and they could revisit a deal for the versatile defender at the end of the season.
It’s understood that Ake is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, as he enters the final year of his contract.
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Interestingly, Lewis has suggested the Dutchman should be getting way more games than he currently is, so clearly he’s highly-rated around the training ground.
Asked (by ThisisFG on TikTok) who the most underrated Man City player is, Lewis replied: “There’s a few… I would say Nathan (Ake) is probably the most.
“He’s that good of a player he should have a lot more plaudits.”
That should give Everton added confidence to pursue a deal for the 31-year-old, who can operate as a centre-back and left-back.
Ake’s versatility would bring great value to Moyes’ squad, and his European experience could prove to be even more crucial.
The City defender would also be available for a decent fee, too, with a £21m price tag mooted back in December.
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