How Tim Iroegbunam can seal Everton exit after latest transfer boost
Tim Iroegbunam could be one step closer to departing Everton this summer.
The 23-year-old has been strongly linked with an exit at this early stage of the window already.
He is yet to seal a move, but that hasn't stopped departure links from surrounding the defensive midfielder.
That is hardly a surprise after two relatively underwhelming years on Merseyside where he's never been a true starter.
Even with Idrissa Gana Gueye seemingly leaving this summer, it doesn't appear that the Englishman is going to get his chance.
A move elsewhere could benefit all parties with an exit potentially given a better chance by Everton's dealings.
Everton could sell Tim Iroegbunam after latest signing
There will be a desire from David Moyes to not sell anyone until replacements are ready.
No sales have gone through at this early stage of the summer, potentially with that in mind.
Things may be set to change for Iroegbunam as a departure could soon come into view.
Alan Nixon reported via Patreon on Sunday that Hull City want the midfielder and their chances of landing him have been boosted by Everton's move for Hayden Hackney.
That could leave the door open for the ex-Aston Villa man to leave, although an agreement on transfer fee remains up in the air.
The Blues want £20million the Englishman, but that remains more than the Tigers want to pay.
It appears that the newly promoted club want Iroegbunam, but it could be up to the Toffees to make a deal happen.
Could Hull City land a cut-price fee for Iroegbunam?
If Moyes and Co. are willing to let the midfielder leave after signing Hackney, that could work perfectly for Hull.
Considering Everton are seemingly looking to sell to cover their spending, they could accept a lower fee for Iroegbunam.
Reports suggest that they paid just £16m for the Middlesbrough star with future add-ons to increase that fee down the line.
For the here and now, they could look at the sale of their current defensive option as something that could pay for Hackney immediately.
That may prove to be wise, so accepting a fee around £16m from the Tigers could seek to benefit all parties this summer.