Hull City have agreed a £22m fee to sign Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. The 23-year-old is now set to travel for a medical in East Yorkshire, as reported by BBC Sport Football this week.
The initial payment for Iroegbunam is £13 million, with a further £9 million achievable through performance-related add-ons. This move would make the former Aston Villa player Hull's thirteenth signing of a busy summer window. Everton originally signed Iroegbunam from Villa for £9 million in 2024.
What does the Iroegbunam fee mean for Everton?
This significant incoming fee arrives as Everton continue their own transfer activity. The club recently agreed to sell winger Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City for a substantial £65 million. That major sale and the Iroegbunam deal provide financial flexibility for manager Sean Dyche. Everton are currently sixth in the Premier League with four points from two games, sitting just two points behind leaders Manchester City. You can track their progress on our standings page.
Which other transfers are Everton working on?
Everton's focus is now on reinforcing the squad before Tuesday's deadline. They are close to completing a deal for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. Talks are also ongoing for moves involving Manchester City winger Jack Grealish and Fulham defender Kenny Tete. However, discussions over a potential return for former forward Richarlison from Tottenham have stalled. His arrival on Merseyside is not expected to happen in this window.
How does this affect the current Everton squad?
The departure of Iroegbunam opens a space in midfield, an area where the club is already managing an absence. Veteran midfielder Christian Nørgaard is currently sidelined, as noted on our injuries list. Everton have scored three goals and conceded just one in their opening league matches, giving them a solid +2 goal difference. Their next challenge is a home fixture against Manchester United on September 6th. You can see all upcoming matches on our fixtures schedule.
Hull City stated they "have agreed a £22m package to sign Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam." The Tigers are aiming to complete multiple signings before the deadline passes on Tuesday night. For Everton, attention turns to integrating any new arrivals ahead of the clash with tenth-placed Manchester United at Goodison Park.
