Everton and Aston Villa have completed two transfer deals, with Lewis Dobbin moving from Everton to Aston Villa and Tim Iroegbunam heading in the opposite direction. According to Fabrizio Romano, Dobbin’s medical was conducted on June 21, with only documents to review before the deal is made official.The 21-year-old winger leaves Goodison Park as the 20-year-old midfielder Iroegbunam joins Everton on a permanent deal worth around £10million. Iroegbunam completed his medical 24 hours earlier. Romano reported on Twitter, “Everton and Aston Villa complete both Tim Iroegbunam + Lewis Dobbin deals. Tim Iroegbunam joins Everton from Aston Villa on a permanent deal, medical done yesterday. Lewis Dobbin, joining Villa from Everton with medical today.
Documents to review, then all done.”This transfer activity comes as a surprise, given the potential profit and sustainability issues both clubs faced. However, by swapping young players who haven’t featured heavily, they have found a way to avoid problems. Everton has also completed the signing of Jack Harrison on loan from Leeds United, making it a busy transfer window for the Toffees.The PSR problems at Goodison Park seem less severe than initially thought, and this may mean there is no pressure to make moves the club would rather avoid.
Manchester United had hoped to sign Jarrad Branthwaite at a cut-price deal due to Everton’s financial situation, but the Toffees insist on full value for any move.Iroegbunam wants more game time, and with Amadou Onana’s departure imminent, he sees this as an opportunity to push for a starting spot under Sean Dyche. Dobbin’s exit leaves Everton light on wingers, but Harrison’s arrival provides some depth.This transfer activity comes as a surprise to many, given the initial expectations of a quiet transfer window. However, with the takeover moving in the right direction, things might be looking up for Everton. In other news, an update on Premier League approval of a Dan Friedkin takeover has emerged, providing more hope for the future.