Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti gives verdict on Mason Holgate to Man City transfer rumours

Manchester City’s two-year Champions League ban has boosted many team’s hopes of qualifying for the competition, with Manchester United currently sitting in fifth place.

As it stands, United will qualify for the Champions League, although just five points separate them and their Merseyside opponents this weekend. 

If Everton can recover from their 3-2 away loss against Arsenal last weekend and regain the form that led to their rise up the Premier League table, the least they could achieve is a Europa League finish.

After a tricky start to the season under Marco Silva, which ultimately ended up in his dismissal, qualifying for Europe would be a monumental achievement. 

They will have Holgate partly to thank for that, with his impressive performances helping the club to improve under Ancelotti, so much so that this interest from City could be stepped up as the Citizens look to stop Liverpool dominating the league over the next few years.

source: express.co.uk