Being ageless, professional and an upholder of standards were among the characteristics Ashley Young was credited with possessing as recently as last season.
The former England international is reportedly the subject of interest from Everton as Sean Dyche and director of football Kevin Thelwell look to build a squad that can compete in the Premier League over a summer of anticipated austerity at the club.
While any interest is not yet thought to be advanced, there are factors that would suggest Young could genuinely be on the club’s radar. The veteran is versatile, experienced and perhaps most importantly a free agent. His arrival would add depth in key areas and, in a dressing room that has recently lost influential characters including Conor Coady, Yerry Mina and Andros Townsend, references from one previous manager suggest he would be a positive character behind the scenes.
