Alex Iwobi Emerges As Mega Million Transfer Target for Top European Giants

• French giants Monaco are monitoring the progress of Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi at Everton
• Those in charge of Monaco are of the views that the former Arsenal star can be of help in their squad
• Alex Iwobi has won the hearts of Everton fans this season considering his superb performances

Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi could be moving to France in the January transfer window from Premier League side Everton as Monaco are interested in the Nigerian star.

Iwobi has been in brilliant form so far this season for Everton in the Premier League and the Nigerian has also been hailed many times by Frank Lampard.

The former Arsenal star joined Everton in the summer of 2019 and has a contract with the Blues until 2024.

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The Nigerian international has scored one goal and provided six assists in 14 competitive games this season.

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According to the report on Tribalfootball, Monaco are expected to submit a bid for Iwobi in the January 2022 transfer window.

However, Everton chiefs and most importantly Lampard might not want to sell Iwobi when the transfer window opens.

As things stand, Everton are currently occupying 12th position on the Premier League table with 14 points after 13 games played.

Meanwhile, Iwobi is expected to be in action for the Super Eagles in their next two coming games against Costa Rica and Portugal in international friendlies.

Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup losing the play-offs to Ghana.

Lampard confirms contract talks

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how English Premier League club Everton are in contract extension talks with Nigerian international midfielder Alex Iwobi.

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The 26-year-old has continued to flourish under manager Frank Lampard, and the Toffees are set to extend his contract despite the existing one running until the summer of 2024.

Iwobi has grown to become one of the best midfielders in the English top flight, and Everton are already making efforts to tie him down.

Lampard disclosed that negotiations are underway regarding an extension of the player’s deal, as he was also crucial to their survival last season.