Everton will reportedly look to sign 20-year-old French midfield prospect Lesley Ugochukwu from Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by French outlet Foot Mercato, Lesley Ugochukwu is the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees are keen on signing a midfielder in the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the young midfielder. Chelsea will likely sanction a loan deal for the 20-year-old to help him gain first-team experience.

Lesley Ugochukwu and his Chelsea struggles

Lesley Ugochukwu has struggled for prominence since joining Chelsea from Stade Rennais last summer. A native of Rennes, he began his youth career at ASPTT Rennes before embarking on a short spell at CPB Nord Ouest Foot. However, the Frenchman spent most of his formative years with Stade Rennais, joining the Ligue 1 outfit in 2012

Everton’s interest in Lesley Ugochukwu is understandable. The Toffees have been scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Amadou Onana. With the Belgian international closing in on joining Aston Villa, Everton must sign a replacement.

Several candidates, including Florentino Luis, have thus emerged on Everton’s radar. The Toffees have now set their sights on Ugochukwu. And a summer move might be on the cards, with Chelsea open to loaning him out.

A loan move across the Premier League might benefit all three parties as Ugochukwu can secure regular game time and earn first-team experience. Meanwhile, Everton will land a short-term replacement for Onana and improve things on the financial front before pursuing a permanent move next summer.