Dutch giants eyeing Everton's Gibson

Lyndon Lloyd | Tuesday, 22 October 2019 0comments | Jump to last

Both Ajax and PSV Eindhoven are said to be monitoring Lewis Gibson's position at Everton with a view to opening contract talks with the teenage defender in January.

That's according to 90Min who say that the Eredivisie rivals could compete for the 19-year-old's signature if he hasn't signed a new contract with the Toffees by the time the next transfer window opens.

A highly-anticipated signing from Newcastle United at the age of 16, Gibson has been working his way through the Finch Farm academy and, after joining the first team for pre-season and even scoring in a friendly, the centre-half has been training with the senior squad for much of the season.

With just three experienced central defenders on the books, Gibson is regarded by Marco Silva has the next in line behind Michael Keane, Yerry Mina and Mason Holgate but as yet he has not signed a new deal with Everton.

With his existing terms expiring next summer, he will be free to negotiate with interested clubs in January and according to Patrick Boyland's reporting for The Athletic, it's his lack of first-team prospects that might tip Gibson towards seeking a move elsewhere.

Gibson has also been linked with a move back to Newcastle.

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