Manchester United reportedly want to keep the winger but Everton could take advantage of his lack of game time.
Manchester United winger Ashley Young is open to a move to Everton, the Daily Star reports, but will The Toffees turn to the former England international to replace the departed Gerard Deulofeu?
After enjoying a surprising renaissance under Louis Van Gaal, the arrival of Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, coupled with the addition of Henrikh Mkhitaryan in attack, has all but destroyed Young’s first-team prospects with just two Premier League starts to his name all season.
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Consequently, the Daily Star reports that Young would consider following fellow United outcast Morgan Schneiderlin across the North West to Goodison Park after rejecting the opulent overtures of the Chinese Super League.
Deulofeu’s exit to AC Milan means there is a space in Ronald Koeman’s squad for a winger and, unlike recent reported target Memphis Depay, Young appears well suited to the Dutchman’s tactical and mental demands.
After the opening day draw with Tottenham, Koeman challenged the enigmatic Spaniard to up his work ethic or face the chop, as reported by the Liverpool Echo. Six months later, his January move speaks for itself.
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However, he would not encounter the same problem with Young, who’s excellent work rate meant Mourinho remains keen to keep him at Old Trafford, the Daily Star adds.
Furthermore, thanks to LVG’s ‘tactical’ tinkering, Young is now accustomed with filling in on either full-back position, meaning he could offer an astute alternative to Everton’s lack of depth.
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