Everton defender Ben Godfrey has emerged as a loan target for Leeds United… however Toffees would rather move him abroad given their current financial struggles
- Everton defender Ben Godfrey has become a target for Leeds United
- However, it is likely that the centre-back will move abroad during the window
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Everton defender Ben Godfrey is a loan target for Leeds United but is expected to move abroad.
The 26-year-old, who has two caps for England, has found himself on the periphery of Everton’s first team this season thanks to the form of Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski.
However, his departure would leave Everton with Michael Keane as their only recognized centre-back.
Championship promotion chasers Leeds are said to be keen to loan Godfrey, but this is not expected to happen given Everton’s current financial situation and the interest in the centre-back from abroad.
Leeds lost Luke Ayling to Middlesbrough and brought Djed Spence back to Tottenham before moving to Genoa. Godfrey can fill in at wing-back, but would welcome the opportunity to play in his more natural central defensive role.
Everton defender Ben Godfrey has been on the periphery of their squad this season
Daniel Farke’s Leeds United have now identified Godfrey as a potential loan target
Atalanta tried to sign him earlier in the window but found the financial package too expensive, while AC Milan included him on a list of possible options.
However, other foreign clubs are starting to show interest and Everton are expected to sell next week before the window closes.
Everton manager Sean Dyche expects further interest in midfielders Amadou Onana and Abdoulaye Doucoure at the end of the month but hopes he has enough players left to give him a chance of survival.