Everton star Seamus Coleman has been linked with an exit from the club in recent weeks.
Everton’s Seamus Coleman
Rumours continue to mount regarding the future of Seamus Coleman at Everton, with Manchester United heavily linked with a move for the Republic of Ireland international (the Mirror).
Despite the 28-year-old being a key part of the Toffees’ first-team, the Everton hierarchy have been known to entertain offers for their stars, if the bid is of a sufficient nature.
If United do come calling, armed with a lucrative offer, the Blues may be forced into selling, and should look to France for a potential replacement.
Djibril Sidibe
Djibril Sidibe was the subject of a reported £10.2 million offer from Everton over the summer, according to respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
The 24-year-old full-back spoke to the French media yesterday, and explained how he would like to play in the Premier League, possibly as early as this summer, as quoted by Le Parisien:
“I chose to stay in Ligue 1 and then leave for the Premier League next year because it is a competition that greatly appeals to me.”
Djibril Sidibe in action
Much will obviously depend on whether or not the Merseyside outfit can keep hold of Coleman, but even if he chooses to stay at Goodison Park, Sidibe could be a very useful option to have amongst the squad.
He is a lot younger than the Irishman, and could be used as either direct completion for Coleman, or as a direct replacement.
Sidibe is physically imposing, and possesses wonderful pace, which can make up for his occasionally questionable positional sense, brought upon mostly by his relative inexperience.
He would certainly be a player who Ronald Koeman could work with, and develop into a top-class performer, should Everton decide to make a move for him.
With his gradual ascension into the French national side, however, it will take a lot more than the reported £10 million offered over the summer if they are to prise him away from Monaco.
Djibril Sidibe
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