Newcastle and Everton pursue Lyon defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles

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Newcastle and Everton pursue Lyon defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles
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Newcastle United and Everton are interested in Lyon defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles this summer. Newcastle's need for defensive depth comes after several player departures and injuries. Lyon may be open to offers for Maitland-Niles, who has shown versatility in playing multiple positions. Neither Newcastle nor Everton has made a formal bid yet.

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  • Newcastle and Everton eye Ainsley Maitland-Niles for defense.
  • Newcastle needs depth following player exits and injuries.
  • Maitland-Niles can play multiple positions.
  • Lyon could consider offers for Maitland-Niles.
  • No formal bids have been registered yet.
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Newcastle United’s summer transfer work has continued across multiple positions, with Eddie Howe’s squad still requiring vast defensive depth after a series of free-agent exits and injury concerns. According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle and Everton, among other clubs, are both eyeing a move for Lyon defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles this summer. “Everton are among a host of […]

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