Alex Scott: Lampard could have key role in Everton signing teenager after source reveal – pundit
Frank Lampard could play a key role in Everton beating Leicester City in the race for Bristol City youngster Alex Scott, according to Noel Whelan.
The former Leeds striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed playing under “role models” such as the Toffees boss and Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard will be an “attraction” for young players.
This site revealed on Monday (7 February) via a recruitment source that Everton and Leicester City are among a number of Premier League clubs tracking Bristol City sensation Scott, 18.
The midfielder, dubbed the ‘Guernsey Grealish‘, has netted three goals in 23 Championship appearances this term.
When asked if Lampard could lure Scott to Everton, Whelan told Football Insider‘s Ewan Kingsbury: “Yeah, absolutely.
“It’s no different to Steven Gerrard going in at Aston Villa. These kinds of managers and role models have had such distinguished careers, and that will always be an attraction for young players.
“Lampard is one of the best and most successful midfield players of all time, and he’s doing very well for himself in management. Who wouldn’t want to go and play under him?
“He plays an exciting, attractive brand of football. I’m sure their training sessions are hard work, but they’ll bring fresh ideas to the table, and it will be enjoyable to see the progress.
“You know there’s a real pathway for youth with managers like Lampard and Gerrard, they’re not afraid to bring through young players and really nurture them.
“He will have a real opportunity if he joins Everton – they aren’t afraid to blood youth.”
England under-18 international Scott is contracted until 2025 at Ashton Gate after penning a four-year deal in 2021.
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