Everton are set to offload surplus forward Tim Iroegbunam as promoted trio Hull City, Ipswich Town and Coventry City line up offers for the 23-year-old. The Toffees, sitting 13th in the Premier League with 49 points after a 13W-10D-15L season, have already turned two loan deals into permanent signings - Merlin Rohl and Tyrique George - and added Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough.
Everton’s manager Sean Moyes wants to reshape the midfield after Idrissa Gana Gueye’s departure. With a £20 million price tag on Iroegbunam and only 59 top-flight appearances for Aston Villa and Everton combined, the club fears losing him for free in 2027. By moving him now, Everton can free up wages for a potential £7 million signing of Arsenal’s Christian Norgaard, a Norwegian midfielder the Gunners are keen to offload to make room for Bruno Guimarães.
The three promoted sides - Hull City, Ipswich Town and Coventry City - have all expressed interest in submitting bids. Each club is looking to bolster their squads ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, and Iroegbunam’s experience in the Premier League makes him an attractive target. Everton, however, have ruled out loan offers, preferring a permanent deal that secures a fee and protects their financial position.
Everton have conceded 50 goals while scoring 47 this season, leaving them three goals short of a neutral goal difference. Their recent form reads 0W-2D-3L, with the latest loss coming against Tottenham (1-0 on 24 May 2026). The club sits 36 points behind leaders Arsenal and will host Manchester United on 6 September 2026, a match that could define their push for a top-half finish.
Moyes is expected to negotiate a reduced fee for Iroegbunam, balancing the need for cash with the desire to retain squad depth. Meanwhile, the £7 million deal for Norgaard remains on the table, pending Arsenal’s agreement. If the transfer goes through, Everton will have added a versatile midfielder while potentially cashing in on a player who no longer fits their long-term plans.
Everton’s transfer activity this summer reflects a pragmatic approach: securing permanent deals for promising loanees, targeting affordable reinforcements, and trimming the squad to stay competitive in a league where they finished 13th with 49 points and a recent 0W-2D-3L run.
