French outlet Homme Du Match have quoted Strasbourg sports coordinator Kader Mangane has said that the Ligue 1 side are open to a potential sale for Everton and Wolves target Ludovic Ajorque this summer.
Ajorque, 28, has impressed during his four years at Strasbourg – clocking up 50 goals in 140 appearances for the top-tier French side. But the big Frenchman has now entered the final two years of his contract with the Ligue 1 side.
It presents the last possible opportunity for Strasbourg to bring in top dollar for their star striker. Everton are said to be interested in Ajorque, while Wolves have had a £10million bid rejected to bring the experienced striker to Molineux.
Nothing has moved in terms of another bid for Ajorque since reports of a bid being rejected. But Mangane has now been asked about the future of the Strasbourg striker. He says the club are open to selling him this summer.
“We are open to a departure from Ludo. But at some point, the question of timing may arise. We can’t keep waiting like this until the end of August. At some point, we will have to adopt a firm position,” Mangane said.
Strasbourg open to sale for Everton and Wolves target Ajorque
While Ajorque does not jump off the page in terms of his age, stature or record – he is a decent option. Standing at a lofty 6ft 5in, he gives different options. Along with his 50 goals in 140 games, he has also laid on 19 assists.
He has the ability to be unselfish and bring others into play. Both Wolves and Everton boast numerous attacking midfielders. Daniel Podence, Pedro Neto and Morgan Gibbs-White at Wolves.
Everton have the likes of Anthony Gordon, Dele Alli, Dwight McNeil and more. Having a striker like Ajorque brings those players into the game. While £10million has been rejected, a slightly improved bid might tempt Strasbourg.
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