Hull agree £22m fee with Everton for Iroegbunam
Hull City have reached an agreement with Everton over a £22m transfer for midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. The fee represents a major investment for the Championship side and underlines their ambition ahead of the new season. Iroegbunam, a 22-year-old English midfielder, previously played for Aston Villa before joining Everton. The deal is subject to personal terms and a medical.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukA £22m outlay from a Championship club is a statement of intent. Iroegbunam brings Premier League experience and youthful energy to Hull's engine room, and if the deal completes it will instantly become one of the most expensive signings in the club's modern history. For Everton, the sale continues a reshaping of the squad under financial constraints, with academy-blessed or surplus players moved on to balance the books. For Iroegbunam, a fresh start at a club where he is likely to be a central figure could be exactly what his stalled top-flight development needs.
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