Everton will soon say goodbye to Goodison Park

Mason Holgate decides on Everton exit after approach for Goodison defender - Sky Sports journalist

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01 Feb 2024, 3:10 am

Everton defender Mason Holgate has decided against a Deadline Day move to Stuttgart, according to Dennis Bayer.

The Sky Sport Germany reporter shared via his Twitter page on Thursday (1 January) that high-flying Bundesliga side Stuttgart made an approach the previous day.

Holgate will not be joining the German club, but he continues to be linked with a switch to Sheffield United ahead of the 11pm deadline.

One to watch

Holgate has struggled during his time on loan at Southampton this season and his career is now very much at a crossroads.

A move to St Mary's was supposed to have the opposite effect, but he has started just four Championship matches.

On that basis, you would imagine that his chances of getting minutes at Goodison Park are numbered.

The 27-year-old could do with finding a club where he will play regularly, but whether Sheffield United is the right choice remains to be seen.

Nach #Sky Infos kommt auch Mason #Holgate nicht. Der #VfB hat sich gestern nach ihm erkundigt, aber gegen eine Verpflichtung entschieden. https://t.co/7j0zbhQqbq
— Dennis Bayer (@_dennisbayer) February 1, 2024

Now that a move to Stuttgart is off the cards, it is looking like Bramall Lane or nothing for the defender.

Selling to a direct relegation rival would be a risk, but if Everton can land a fee for Holgate on Deadline Day then why not?

If the Blades intend to push for a loan deal, though, then that is absolutely out of the question.

In other Everton news, Kieran Maguire has raised the threat of possible administration at Goodison Park.

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