Amina UmarTim Iroegbunam, the 20-year-old Aston Villa midfielder, has successfully passed his medical at Everton and agreed to a three-year deal with the option of an additional year, sources close to the transfer have confirmed to Football Insider.The young England U-20 international is set to join Sean Dyche’s side at Goodison Park in a deal worth around £10 million, as the Toffees look to bolster their midfield options for the upcoming season.
Iroegbunam’s move to Everton comes after a successful loan spell at Queens Park Rangers last season, where he scored four goals and provided four assists in 32 appearances. Despite his impressive form, the midfielder struggled to break into Unai Emery’s first-team plans at Villa Park, starting just two games in 15 appearances.However, Iroegbunam did feature in both legs of Villa’s Europa Conference League tie against Ajax, which the Villans won 4-0 on aggregate. The Dutch giants had previously shown interest in the young midfielder, but Everton have now secured his signature.
The announcement of Iroegbunam’s transfer may be delayed until July 1, as Everton look to manage their profit and sustainability (PSR) losses. The club is believed to be on the limit of their allowable losses again, and may need to sell one of their “big” stars before submitting their accounts at the end of June to balance the books.Iroegbunam’s signing is a significant coup for Everton, who have been tracking the midfielder for some time.
The 20-year-old’s potential and versatility will be a welcome addition to Dyche’s squad, and his signing demonstrates the club’s commitment to building for the future.In other news, Bayern Munich are pushing ahead with their attempt to sign an Everton star, sources have confirmed. The German giants have been linked with a move for one of the Toffees’ key players, and are believed to be preparing a significant offer.For more exclusive news and updates, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel.
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