Hull City Target Everton Midfielder Tim Iroegbunam

Overview

• Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that newly promoted Hull City have identified 22-year-old Tim Iroegbunam as a summer midfield target.
• Reports place Everton’s asking price at about £20 million and say Everton would consider a sale because the player has one year left on his deal.
• Everton manager David Moyes praised Iroegbunam’s pace and aggression and said the player’s future "could go either way," signalling the club’s openness to offers.
• Other clubs including Ipswich and a previously reported Lazio approach in January mean a move could turn into a competition that lifts Everton’s negotiating position.
• If Hull press ahead quickly to strengthen before their August 22 Premier League opener, Iroegbunam would likely gain more regular minutes while Everton could use any incoming fee to reinforce their squad.