BVB join race for Everton midfield talent Tim Iroegbunam | OneFootball

Young midfield talent Tim Iroegbunam of Everton is increasingly attracting the interest of Europe’s top clubs. His breakout performances have not gone unnoticed in the Bundesliga either. Borussia Dortmund are said to be monitoring the former England youth international.

According to SportsBoom, alongside BVB, VfB Stuttgart have also added Iroegbunam to their shortlist. The first concrete transfer moves from the two Champions League participants are already expected in the coming weeks.

From Everton’s perspective, the situation is clear: the Toffees are not considering selling Iroegbunam, who is under contract with the club until 2027. The club’s leadership sees the central midfielder as part of their long-term plans and has so far firmly rejected all attempts to lure him away.

The player himself also does not appear to be pushing for a move. Iroegbunam feels completely at home at the club and is by no means pressing for an exit. At this stage of his career, guaranteed playing time is his top priority. Under coach David Moyes (63), he has firmly established himself in the starting XI and has made a huge leap this season both physically and tactically. Across all competitions, the Birmingham-born player has made 31 appearances and provided three assists. Iroegbunam was in the starting lineup in 18 of those matches.

Sticking point: transfer fee

According to the report, Everton would still be open to talks if a serious and financially suitable offer were made. Since no unrealistic wage demands are expected from the player’s side either, personal terms should not be an issue. The real obstacle, however, is likely to be the transfer fee. To convince the “Toffees,” any interested club would have to dig deep into their pockets. The Merseyside club’s asking price is expected to be well above his current market value of €18 million.

Iroegbunam’s physicality, composure on the ball, and attacking drive make him an ideal candidate for Dortmund’s midfield, which needs strengthening for the upcoming challenges in the league and in Europe. At 22 years of age, the midfielder also has enormous potential for development.

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For now, though, Everton hold all the cards. The club do not want to sell, and the player is not pushing for a move. However, once the Bundesliga clubs make their interest concrete, the situation could start to develop. According to SportsBoom, Dortmund and Stuttgart plan to officially contact the Toffees in early July 2026.

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