Lazio will reportedly hope to sign 22-year-old English international Tim Iroegbunam from Everton in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Tim Iroegbunam is the subject of interest from Lazio. The Young Eagles are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder in the winter transfer window. So, the 22-year-old Everton prospect has emerged as a target for the Biancocelesti.
The latest update has revealed that the Toffees have received a bid worth £15 million from Lazio. However, it is unclear if Everton will accept the Serie A club’s bid for the Englishman amid his links with other Premier League and Serie A clubs.
How has Tim Iroegbunam fared at Everton?
Tim Iroegbunam has had to bide his time since joining Everton from Aston Villa in July 2024. Born in Birmingham, the 22-year-old spent his formative years in the Midlands, starting his youth career with Sutton United before representing West Bromwich Albion at the age-group level for a decade.
The English midfield prospect graduated from the youth division at Aston Villa, but he could not establish a foothold in the first-team squad at Villa Park. Meanwhile, the youngster has made gradual progress at Everton, managing nearly 50 appearances thus far while chipping in with five assists. Meanwhile, Iroegbunam’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Lazio.
Serie A move on the horizon?
Lazio’s interest in Tim Iroegbunam is understandable. The Serie A club will attempt to sign a midfielder in the winter transfer window after scouring the market for one in recent weeks. While Maurizio Sarri has a stacked midfield unit in his squad, he can do with more options in the middle of the park for the long run.
Several candidates, including Kobbie Mainoo, have thus emerged on Lazio’s wishlist, with Iroegbunam also a viable target. The latest report has revealed that they have submitted a bid worth £15 million to sign the 22-year-old Englishman in the winter transfer window.
However, it is unclear if Everton will accept the bid worth £15 million amid Iroegbunam’s links with Premier League clubs and other Serie A outfits. While recent reports have claimed that the Toffees are ready to part ways with the English midfielder, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for him.
