AZ Alkmaar defender Owen Wijndal has opened up on his future amid apparent interest from Everton.
De Telegraaf have claimed that Everton have a “concrete interest” in Wijndal, along with a host of other clubs, and that he could be available for €10million (£8.6m) this summer.
Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, Napoli and Sevilla have also been linked with a move for the 22-year-old left-back, who has progressed through Alkmaar’s academy, and was made captain of the club last summer at the age of 21.
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Speaking in an interview, Wijndal has admitted that this summer could be the time that he leaves Alkmaar. The full-back’s comments could provide a boost to Everton, following reports of their apparent interest.
“I’ve decided not to say much about it because that’s not very nice towards AZ,” FC Update quote the Holland international telling ESPN. “I don’t really think it’s necessary because I’m here, and I’m focusing on here.
“I have expressed my ambition to AZ to help the club, and the club helps me in that. Which club it will ultimately be, I have no idea.
“I think I’m ready for it, but I’ve also indicated in previous interviews that it has to be a club where I really feel good, and otherwise, I’ll just stay with all the pleasure and pride at AZ. That’s just still the case now.”
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