Everton have reportedly decided that they will allow Anwar El Ghazi to return to Aston Villa at the end of this season, after arriving at Goodison Park on loan in January.
The 26-year-old has struggled to make an impression in Merseyside, featuring for a total of just 11 minutes for the Toffees, who continue to fight against relegation, currently sitting 17th in the Premier League table.
El Ghazi arrived at Everton when Rafael Benitez was in the dugout at Goodison Park, but the Spaniard's successor Frank Lampard has not given the Dutch international the game time he would have hoped for.
Football Insider reports that Everton will not attempt to sign El Ghazi permanently this summer, and he will return to Villa Park, where he is expected to be sold.
Steven Gerrard is looking to overhaul his squad this summer, and is believed to not see El Ghazi as part of his plans, meaning that the winger's career in the West Midlands looks to be over.
El Ghazi helped Villa secure promotion back to the top flight in 2019, and has scored 26 goals and provided 16 assists in 119 appearances for the club.
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