Veteran English wide player Ashley Young is reportedly all set to leave Everton as a free agent in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Everton have decided on the summer fate of experienced wide player Ashley Young, and they will not offer him a new deal.
The 40-year-old has been a squad player for Everton, and it makes sense for them to let him leave. They will need a younger alternative in the summer. Young is clearly past his peak, and Everton need to aim higher if they want to build a team capable of fighting for European qualification.
The versatile wide player has proven himself in the Premier League over the years as a full-back as well as a winger. There is no doubt that he could be a useful acquisition for the right team. It will be interesting to see if he is keen on a move to the MLS or Saudi Arabia in the summer.
Everton have shown improvement since the arrival of David Moyes, and they will look to improve their squad during the summer transfer window. They need to sign better players if they want to do well. The Toffees have been fighting the relegation battle in the last few seasons, and a club of their status should be aiming higher.
Getting rid of their fringe players will be a wise decision for Everton. It remains to be seen whether the Merseyside outfit can bring in a versatile player like Young, who is capable of slotting into multiple roles.
Young needs to leave the Premier League
Meanwhile, Young is clearly not capable of cutting it in the Premier League anymore, and he needs to take a step back and join a league where he will be able to express himself freely. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. Apart from the Englishman’s quality as a footballer, his experience and leadership skills could prove to be vital for the team he joins.
Meanwhile, he is not the only player whose contract comes to an end in the summer at Everton. The Toffees are likely to lose multiple players in the summer, and it will be interesting to see if they can replace them adequately. It seems that a major exodus could be on the cards at Goodison Park this summer.
