Everton now in advanced talks to sell Alex Iwobi, deal being finalised – Dharmesh Sheth
Everton are in advanced talks with Premier League rivals Fulham regarding a deal for Alex Iwobi, according to Dharmesh Sheth.
The Sky Sports News presenter reported on his personal Twitter account on Thursday (31 August) that the clubs are now finalising a fee and the structure of the deal.
Sheth added that the Nigeria international is open to the move to Fulham, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.
“Fulham in advanced talks with Everton over the signing of midfielder Alex Iwobi,” Sheth wrote on Twitter. “Clubs thought to be finalising fee & structure.
“One year left on contract and – as it stands – won’t be signing new deal. Iwobi open to move – personal terms not expected to be a problem.”
The Toffees find themselves in a tough position with star man Iwobi, who has been a key player for the club over the years.
It will be a big loss for Sean Dyche, particularly given their miserable start to the new season and how important Iwobi is to the team.
But from a financial aspect it certainly makes sense, with the Merseyside club keen to make money from his sale this summer, as opposed to losing him on a free when his contract expires next summer.
Iwobi played in Everton’s first two matches of the new season before suffering a hamstring injury against Aston Villa, but he should recover soon to play a key role in West London for the Cottagers.
The 27-year-old midfielder will return to the capital having played for North London club Arsenal before his move to Everton, with Iwobi playing almost 150 matches for the Gunners.
Everton in talks with Manchester United over deal for Hannibal Mejbri – The Athletic
Everton have held talks with Manchester United over the availability of midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, according to The Athletic.
Laurie Whitwell reported on the reliable news source’s transfer blog on Wednesday [30 August] that Sevilla have also approached United over the Tunisia internationa
It is claimed that the Red Devils consider the 20-year-old as a player who has the potential to make an impression this season.
While United have high hopes for Hannibal, however, Whitwell reports that he may still be loaned out again before the transfer window closes.
Bright future
Despite being aged just 20, Hannibal has already played three times for United in the Premier League and been capped 24 times by his country at senior level.
The youngster caught the eye during a season on loan in the Championship with Birmingham City last time out when making 38 appearances.
However, Hannibal has not been included in any of Erik ten Hag’s squads this season, with 18-year-old Dan Gore instead being named among the substitutes against Nottingham Forest last weekend.
It seems unlikely that the Tunisian will be given too many first-team opportunities this season, so another year away from Old Trafford does make sense.
Everton would certainly not say no to some extra bite in the middle of the park, especially when there is no real risk involved.
If Hannibal is indeed considered a player who has a future first-team role to play under Ten Hag, then this is a loan deal that makes sense from the Toffees’ perspective.
If that does prove the case, let’s just hope Hannibal has more of an impact at Goodison Park than fellow United loanee Donny van de Beek.
