Why Tim Iroegbunam could now leave Everton as three Premier League clubs line up transfer
Tim Iroegbunam faces an uncertain future at Everton this transfer window.
The 23-year-old joined the Toffees for around £9million in 2024 from Aston Villa, but could be on his way out soon.
David Moyes has been reluctant to hand the Englishman regular starts in his midfield.
Iroegbunam is in demand and his situation at Hill Dickinson Stadium will be worth watching closely.
The young midfielder played second fiddle to James Garner and Idrissa Gueye last season.
As things stand, the ex-Villa player's prospects at the Merseyside outfit don't look particularly encouraging.
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Goodison News covered reports of Hull City's pursuit of Iroegbunam this summer, but a move didn't end up materialising.
The Tigers are still being credited with an interest in the midfielder's transfer from Hill Dickinson Stadium.
According to the Daily Mail on 3 August, along with Hull and Coventry City, Ipswich Town have also enquired about the Englishman.
Two teams in Italy have also asked about Iroegbunam's situation in L3, with Lazio trying to get a deal done in January.
The Merseyside outfit's bid to get Christian Norgaard from Arsenal could now pave the way for the ex-Villa midfielder's departure for a "suitable offer".
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Everton have worked on reinforcing their engine room this summer after signing Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough.
Norgaard's imminent arrival will further bolster Moyes' options in the department.
James Garner will likely continue to play a key role for the Scottish manager, while Merlin Rohl has also featured in the middle of the park during pre-season.
Iroegbunam's exit would likely mean Harrison Armstrong may stay at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Moyes wouldn't want to be left in a position next season where he could have to recall the 19-year-old from another possible loan spell in January.
Maintaining squad depth will surely be important for the Merseyside outfit after learning lessons from the previous campaign.
Armstrong would arguably be better off gaining experience with minutes off the bench for the Blues rather than another temporary move to the Championship.