Report: Everton target Lukas Nmecha makes decision on Manchester City future

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Everton were hopeful that they would be able to sign Manchester City youngster Lukas Nmecha in the summer.

According to a report from The Sun on Sunday (print edition; 7th January 2018; page 62), Manchester City have persuaded Lukas Nmecha to stay at the Etihad Stadium in news that may well frustrate Everton.

The Sun on Sunday reports that the Toffees had hoped that they would be able to bring the 19-year-old to Goodison Park in the summer as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

However, the England youth international – who has scored eight goals in seven games for the Cityzens’ under-23s this season – has been convinced to stay with Manchester City, according to The Sun on Sunday, with Pep Guardiola urging him to fight for his future.

The Sun on Sunday (print edition; 7th January 2018; page 62) reports that Nmecha will now be found a Championship club to join on loan for the rest of the season before the next campaign when he will be looking to step up into first-team contention.

Based on Nmecha’s record this season, it would have undoubtedly been a massive coup for Everton had they managed to get a deal across the line and had convinced him to make the switch to Merseyside.

And it may not be a surprise if they keep a keen eye on the teenager’s progress in the coming months and years as there may be more questions and uncertainty regarding his future if the path to the first-team with Manchester City does not become clearer at some stage down the line.