England, and particularly London, are highly desirable destinations for top players. But there are some places that are even more enjoyable – like Monte Carlo.Alexander Golovin is enjoying himself playing for AS Monaco in the fancy city on the Azure Coast. When the Russian winger received an offer from West Ham two years ago, he politely declined. Who would swap the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast for the rain-soaked Britain, right? Well, maybe this time Golovin will.Sunday, 17.00: (1.48) Monaco (4.50) Clermont (7.75)High-flying West Ham are back in for the exciting player, but they aren’t the only suitors. According to the Russian sports news portal Championat, Everton have joined the race for the 25-year-old’s signature.Everton have already contacted Monaco about a transfer, but the obstacle is the price the Ligue 1 side are looking for. They want around $50 million for the midfielder, whom they see as a key player in their team and don’t want to lose.2⃣5⃣🎉𝙅𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙪𝙭 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚 Aleksandr Golovin ! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/Ya5w1wAgwI— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) May 30, 2021 Golovin thinks otherwise, though, making it clear he is ready to test himself in the Premier League under the guidance of Rafael Benitez, a coach he admires very much.A move to England would be an interesting option for the Russian, but Everton’s tight budget could be the problem. Benitez might be forced to sell some of his best players to fund future transfers.Golovin seems to have had enough of the Monte Carlo sunshine and is prepared to get wet in England.
