European giants set to rival Newcastle United as defender deal nears end

Newcastle United face a battle to bring former defender Lewis Gibson back to St James’s Park.

The England youth international, who left for Everton in a deal worth £1million potentially rising to £6million in 2017, is reportedly wanted by Dutch giants Ajax and PSV Eindhoven.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Tommy Doyle of Manchester City is challenged by Lewis Gibson of Everton during the Premier League 2 match between Manchester City and Everton at The Academy Stadium on April 07, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

placeholder image — MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Tommy Doyle of Manchester City is challenged by Lewis Gibson of Everton during the Premier League 2 match between Manchester City and Everton at The Academy Stadium on April 07, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Gibson’s contract at Goodison Park is up at the end of the season.

Steven Gerrard’s Rangers are also thought to be keeping tabs on the 19-year-old, with the player reportedly keen to leave in search of first-team football.