Djibril Sidibe drops hint on Everton permanent transfer

Everton right-back Djibril Sidibe has stated that he has held talks with AS Monaco, and that “all the lights are green” over a permanent switch to the Merseyside club in the summer transfer window. The French International moved to Goodison Park in the summer on a loan-to-buy deal from Monaco, and since then he has made 24 appearances for the Toffees and provided five assists in all competitions. According to The Athletic, last month Everton discussed about whether to sign him permanently at the end of the season, as the Toffees have an option to sign the 27-year-old permanently for a fee in the region of £12.5 million, which is reported to be active between March 1 and June 1, when his loan formally ends. Speaking to RMC , Sidibe said: “I have had a discussion with the Monaco board, they know my position, I know theirs. My aim is to play matches at a high intensity, which is what I have discovered in the Premier League. “Concerning Everton, I have my position, I also know the coach’s position (Carlo Ancelotti). I can’t say, but on my side everything is green lit. “The coach likes me, he has faith in me. Then there are things that will count that I do not have control over, Monaco’s position, Everton’s position. “My aim is to play the maximum number of games until the end of the season, EURO 2020 is coming. (Everton) really want to invest to reach the European places and that is something that is well on its way and that interests me, it is what I want, we will see what the future has in store.” Source- Sportslens

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