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Premier League newly promoted clubs Hull City, Ipswich Town and Coventry City are all interested in signing England-born Nigeria midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, according to talkSPORT.
The Toffees have completed three signings this summer, bringing in Hayden Hackney, Tyrique George and Merlin Rohl on permanent deals – with the latter two having been on loan with the club last season.
However, their business is far from done as Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard is set to become their fourth summer signing after Everton struck a deal worth around £7million for the midfielder. He will undergo a medical on Tuesday.
Former Brentford captain Norgaard, 32, has been brought in as a replacement for Idrissa Gana Gueye, who has left Everton following the expiry of his contract. The signing could have ramifications for Iroegbunam, too, though.
Now talkSPORT can confirm that Everton are now open to offers for Iroegbunam.
Hull, Ipswich and Coventry have all made approaches regarding a move for Iroegbunam. While no formal offers have yet arrived, they are expected soon.
Sources have also confirmed that two Italian teams are interested in signing the 23-year-old.
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With Iroegbunam’s Everton contract expiring in a year’s time, the Toffees are prepared to sell him now rather than risk losing him on a free transfer.
A loan deal could be possible, but only if it includes an obligation to buy clause.
Other reports have suggested Iroegbunam’s valuation is around £20million, though talkSPORT sources have not confirmed that figure at this stage.
Iroegbunam started his career at West Bromwich Albion, appearing once on the bench for a Premier League game against Leeds United on 23 May 2021.
He signed for Aston Villa in an undisclosed deal in July 2021, joining their under-23 academy side. After featuring on the bench several times, Iroegbunam made his Premier League debut on 26 February 2022, as a late substitute for Philippe Coutinho in a 2–0 away victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.
In June 2024, Iroegbunam joined fellow Premier League club Everton for an undisclosed fee,reported to be around £9m, signing a three-year deal.
Iroegbunam was given his first international call-up when he was named in the England under-20 team for the matches against Poland and Germany in March 2022.
By James Agberebi
