Newcastle are interested in signing Everton defender Mason Holgate on loan with Monaco and Nice are also interested

MASON HOLGATE is wanted on loan by Newcastle, Monaco and Nice.

The Everton midfielder has been unpopular at Goodison Park having made just 10 appearances under Rafa Benitez this season.

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And Holgate, who has a contract with the Toffees under 2025, is keen to play regularly for the first team.

Burnley has also been linked with Holgate, who was the club’s player of the year in 2020.

It is believed that Everton will listen to offers for the 25-year-old – who can play in defense and midfield – in the meantime.

Holgate is an unused substitute in Won 3-2 in FA Cup third round on Hull on Saturday.

Newcastle are chasing a centre-back and Holgate is on Eddie Howe’s wish list in the market albeit on a temporary deal until the end of the season.

But Ligue 1 giants Monaco and Nice are also chasing the former Barnsley star.

Everton have signed Nathan Patterson and Vitaly Mykolenko from Rangers and Dynamo Kiev respectively.

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And Lucas Digne looks like he’ll head in the other direction as Aston Villa ramp up plans for a £25m deal.

The Toffees have struggled under Benitez so far this season with just five wins in 18 Premier League games.

They are currently 15th in the table – with their next game up against fellow activists Norwich on Saturday.

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