Everton: £40m star 'not open' to move to Goodison Park

Everton boss Frank Lampard is ‘keen’ to add another midfielder to his squad, but Manchester United star Donny van de Beek would not be interested in sealing a return to Goodison Park, according to journalist Simon Phillips.

Although the Toffees spent more than £70million during the summer transfer window, Lampard will be given another opportunity to strengthen his options in January.

According to 90min, van de Beek has been granted permission to leave Manchester United during the winter window.

The report suggests the 19-cap Netherlands international is likely to seal a loan switch away from Old Trafford and, while there are Premier League clubs interested in his services, Ajax and PSV Eindhoven are keeping tabs on his situation.

It is understood that Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag blocked a summer return to Ajax despite being shocked by van de Beek’s lack of confidence.

Serie A giants Inter Milan could reportedly offer the creative midfielder an escape route from the Red Devils when the transfer window reopens at the turn of the year.

Van de Beek only returned to Manchester United in the summer, having spent the second half of last season with Everton.

Phillips is confident that Everton chief Lampard will be in the market for a central midfielder when the transfer window reopens in January.

However, the journalist believes van de Beek would not be eager to seal a return to Merseyside due to fears he would be on the periphery.

Phillips told GIVEMESPORT: “Lampard would certainly be keen to add another midfielder, but I’m not sure van de Beek would be open to going there due to how solid Everton are in that position right now.

“Van de Beek will just want to play regular football.”

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