Everton defender Holgate ‘in talks’ over shock Championship switch after stint with bitter rivals

Everton defender Mason Holgate is reportedly in talks to join Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday, with a move to Ligue 1 side Lyon having fallen through.

Holgate has never been offered particularly consistent minutes during his time with the Toffees. His most league appearances were 28, in his second campaign at the club, 2020/21.

Two seasons later, he played just eight Premier League games, missing a few through injury, and not being picked for a number of others. He spent last term away from the club, with a loan to then-Championship Southampton, and now-Championship Sheffield United.

Holgate has played five minutes back at Goodison Park this term, and , he is in talks over a shock move.

It is stated that Sheffield Wednesday are in talks over the …