Jeunes Footeux report that Club Brugge winger Noa Lang will cost a fee in the region of £35m if clubs want to lure him away from the Champions League outfit in January – amid reports Aston Villa and Everton want the speedy Dutchman.
Lang, 23, has thrown himself onto the radar of big European clubs after starring in what is now his third season at Brugge. Joining on loan from Ajax in 2020-21, he had a hand in 28 goals during 38 games. He joined permanently.
Another 24 goal involvements came last season, and he has seven this time around – so far. While there are some concerns over his attitude, and whether self-confidence is teetering on the verge of arrogance, Lang is a top, top talent.
Dutch outlet Voetbal Belgie reported last month that Everton and Villa are among his admirers, ahead of the January window. Now, JF claim that Monaco are also keen and it would take a fee of £35million to prise him out of Brugge.
Lang will cost £35m amid Villa and Everton reports
While it is an expensive figure for a player that is yet to play in one of Europe’s top-five leagues, Lang is a serious talent. One that you cannot underestimate. Indeed, he has won six caps with the Netherlands – even scoring a goal.
In 103 games for Brugge in total, he has 59 goals and assists. His goal threat is just as big as his creativity. Lang is worth every penny. Both Villa and Everton can afford Lang, who has been compared to World Cup winner Lionel Messi.
Villa need more width in their side. They have options, but Steven Gerrard tried to play narrowly with Philippe Coutinho and Emi Buendia. It did not work. Everton have options too, but whether they are good enough, is another question.
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