Exclusive: Everton agree deal to sign Aston Villa star after bid accepted

In an exclusive deal, Everton Football Club has agreed to sign Tim Iroegbunam, the talented Aston Villa midfielder, for a fee in the region of £10 million. According to sources close to the negotiations, the 20-year-old England Under-20 international will join the Toffees on a permanent transfer, bolstering their central midfield options.The agreement comes after a breakthrough in talks between the two clubs, with Villa accepting Everton’s bid for the highly-rated youngster.

Iroegbunam’s move to Goodison Park is seen as a significant coup for Everton manager Sean Dyche, who has been keen to strengthen his squad for the upcoming season.Despite his limited game time at Villa Park, Iroegbunam is highly regarded within the club and has already shown promising signs in his young career.

He made 15 appearances for the senior side last season, including outings against Ajax in the Europa Conference League, and has also gained valuable experience during his loan spell at Queens Park Rangers in the 2022-23 campaign.Villa’s decision to sell Iroegbunam is reportedly driven by their need to raise funds to comply with the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The Midlands club must generate £60 million in player sales this summer, and the sale of Iroegbunam will contribute significantly to this target.

Everton’s interest in Iroegbunam was first reported by Football Insider earlier this month, and it appears that the Toffees have now won the race to sign the talented midfielder. Dutch giants Ajax had also shown interest in Iroegbunam, but Everton’s swift move has secured his signature.Iroegbunam’s addition to the Everton squad will provide a welcome boost to their midfield options, and his potential for growth and development under Sean Dyche’s guidance is significant.

The young midfielder’s ability to play across various positions in midfield will also offer Dyche flexibility in his team selection.In other news, Everton is expected to receive an imminent offer for Amadou Onana, further signaling their intent to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

With the transfer window now in full swing, Everton fans can expect an exciting few weeks as the club looks to build on last season’s performances.