Hull City have reportedly approached Everton over a potential deal for midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.
The 23-year-old joined Everton from Aston Villa two years ago, making the move to Merseyside in a deal said to be worth £9m.
He has since made 52 appearances for the Toffees, 29 of which came in the last Premier League season.
Tim Iroegbunam has been part of Everton's pre-season preparations.placeholder image
Tim Iroegbunam has been part of Everton's pre-season preparations. | Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Talk of Hull City interest in Tim Iroegbunam resurfaces
The former England youth international was linked with Hull earlier in the summer and talk of interest from the Tigers has now resurfaced.
According to TEAMtalk, Hull and fellow newly-promoted Premier League outfits Ipswich Town and Coventry City have made approaches to Everton.
The Toffees are thought to be open to offers for the midfielder, who is also believed to have caught the eye of clubs in Italy.
Iroegbunam has just one year remaining on his Everton deal and a permanent exit therefore appears to be in the best interests of his current club. The report has claimed a loan deal will only be considered if it contains an obligation to buy.
No formal offers are said to have been tabled, although a summer switch for Iroegbunam does appear to be on the cards.
Everton's Tim Iroegbunam made 29 appearances in the Premier League last season.placeholder image
Everton's Tim Iroegbunam made 29 appearances in the Premier League last season. | Peter Byrne/PA Wire
Tim Iroegbunam’s potential
In 2022, Iroegbunam’s then-Villa boss Steven Gerrard claimed he had the attributes required to become a “top Premier League player”.
As reported by Birmingham Live, he said: “I think you can see the profile, what he is going to become. He can get around the grass quickly, he can cover ground quickly, he’s aggressive. He’s a real good professional, he needs to find his voice and come out of his shell now.
“He’s got all the attributes to be a top Premier League player in my opinion. We’ll keep working to develop him, he’s got a real exciting future ahead of him.”