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Man Utd and Newcastle rocked as defender undergoes medical at Everton
BARNSLEY defender Mason Holgate is undergoing a medical ahead of his proposed £2million move to Everton.
Mason Holgate edges closer to £2m Everton deal
The 18-year-old was trialled at Manchester United earlier in the summer, with reports suggesting he was set to move to Old Trafford for £1m.
Premier League rivals Newcastle were also believed to be interested in his services.
But the right-back, who impressed during his 20 appearances at Barnsley last term, has reportedly opted for Everton.
Sky Sports claim Holgate is expected at the club's Finch Farm training ground later today to finalise personal terms.
Barnsley boss Lee Johnson admitted last month that he anticipated the young Englishman would leave Oakwell this summer.
“There’s been a lot of interest in Mason and, at this stage it looks like we’re destined to lose him,” Johnson told The Sheffield Star.