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Transfer Agreement Reached
Everton have successfully negotiated a deal for the transfer of Aston Villa’s young talent, Tim Iroegbunam. The 20-year-old midfielder is on the verge of moving to Goodison Park after the two clubs reached an agreement, boosting the Merseyside team’s midfield options for the upcoming season.
The Price Tag
The England Under-20 star is reportedly set to switch clubs for a fee in the ballpark of £10 million. Aston Villa, facing pressure to comply with Profitability and Sustainability Rules, are looking to balance the books with Iroegbunam’s sale contributing to the required £60 million in player sales this summer.
Limited Villa Impact
Despite being highly regarded within Aston Villa, Iroegbunam has found first-team opportunities hard to come by under manager Unai Emery. With only 288 minutes under his belt in the 2023-24 season, the move could provide him with the chance for more regular senior football.
European Experience
The young midfielder has had a taste of European competition, featuring in both legs of Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League tie against Ajax, which Villa won convincingly with a 4-0 aggregate score.
Everton Beats Ajax to the Punch
Despite previous interest from Dutch powerhouse Ajax, Everton appears to have edged out the competition to secure Iroegbunam’s services, signalling their intent to strengthen their squad for the future.
Villa’s Transfer Strategy
As part of their efforts to meet financial regulations, Aston Villa has already parted ways with academy products such as Aaron Ramsey and Jaden Philogene. Iroegbunam, who gained valuable experience on loan at Queens Park Rangers, is now poised to be the latest in a series of departures from Villa Park.
Everton’s Summer Business
In related news, Everton are anticipating an imminent offer for another of their midfielders, Amadou Onana, as the summer transfer window heats up with activity.
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