Everton agreed deal to sign Aston Villa star after veteran set to depart unfortunately…
Everton have agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, sources have told Football Insider.
The 20-year-old is set to join the Merseysiders permanently, adding to their options in central midfield.
Everton have had a bid accepted for the England Under-20 international after a breakthrough in talks and he is now closing in on a Villa Park exit this summer.
The fee will be in the region of £10million as Villa look to raise cash amid concerns over meeting Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Football Insider revealed earlier this month (7 June) that the Midlands giants must bring in £60million in player sales this summer.
Iroegbunam is rated highly within the corridors of power at Aston Villa but has struggled for game time under Unai Emery.
Everton agree £10m fee for Aston Villa’s Iroegbunam
He turned out 15 times for the senior side in the 2023-24 campaign but managed just 288 minutes of game time.
The youngster did feature home and away against Ajax in the Europa Conference League – a tie Villa won 4-0 on aggregate.
Football Insider revealed in March that the Dutch giants held an interest in Iroegbunam – but Everton now look poised to win the race for his signature.
Aston Villa have already sold homegrown stars like Aaron Ramsey and Jaden Philogene to comply with PSR, and the former Queens Park Rangers loanee is set to become the next exit.
He made 28 starts in 33 total appearances for the London side in the 2022-23 campaign and played across the midfield in his most extensive senior experience to date.
In other news, Everton to receive imminent Amadou Onana offer.
Tottenham have jumped the queue ahead of Aston Villa in the race to sign midfielder Weston McKennie, sources have told Football Insider.
Villa were thought to be close to reaching a deal for the Juventus star as part of a complex swap deal, but talks have now stalled, opening the door for other clubs to swoop in.
Sources say Spurs have hijacked the West Midlands giants’ move by agreeing a cut-price fee for McKennie, 25.
Talks have now taken place with Juventus over a £15million deal to sign the USA international this summer.
The midfielder’s contract with the Italian giants is set to expire in June 2025.
McKennie had looked set to join Villa as part of a swap deal with teammate Samuel Iling-Junior that would see Douglas Luiz sign for Juventus.
Football Insider revealed on 12 June the two clubs were in advanced talks over the deal, with Villa also receiving £20million as part of the agreement.
But after Football Insider revealed on 17 June talks had stalled between the parties, that has put McKennie’s switch to Villa Park in doubt.
Tottenham have now made their move to sign the American this summer after opening talks with Juventus about his availability.
McKennie previously had a disappointing loan spell in the Premier League with Leeds United in the 2022-23 season, where he registered just one assist in 20 appearances.
