Hull City submit formal bid for Everton’s Tim Iroegbunam as newly-promoted Tigers hunt midfield signing | OneFootball

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Hull City have made a ‘formal offer’ for Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.

The newly-promoted side have been linked with Iroegbunam since sealing their return to the Premier League, with Hull in search of a defensive midfielder to boost their squad.

Hull had pursued Burnley midfielder Florentino Luís last month, but the deal fell through when the player opted for a move to Ipswich Town instead.

Iroegbunam is now in their sights with The Bobble reporting that a formal bid has been submitted by The Tigers.

The 23-year-old made 17 league starts for Everton last season, but has seen midfield competition increased by the arrivals of Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard. With Harrison Armstrong also impressing in pre-season, Everton could sanction Iroegbunam’s sale should a suitable offer arrive.

Hull’s opening bid is unspecified, though it’s understood that Everton value the player at between £15m and £20m. Iroegbunam signed for Everton from Aston Villa for a fee of around £9m in 2024.

Earlier this week, Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic told BBC Radio Humberside that the club were making progress in a deal for Iroegbunam.

"I think there is progress in this player," he said.

"I like how he is playing and he is very experienced. I think we need this profile for a midfielder and I hope we will sign him.

"But, we will see. It could be a loan or permanent transfer. There is a lot of exchanging. He is in the last year of his contract which is an advantage for us."