Alex Iwobi - Fulham, Willing to pay £20m

Fulham FC are close to reaching a deal with Everton FC over a £20million deal for Super Eagles outstanding midfielder, Alex Iwobi.

Alex Iwobi

Talks were ongoing on Wednesday night over a fee that will involve further add-ons for the 27-year-old who has one year left on his current contract.

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Alex Iwobi joined Everton FC from Arsenal FC back then when Marco Silva was manager at Goodison in 2019. He cost an initial £28m with the deal geared to rise to £34m after add-ons.

It is very possible that Sean Dyche, who has strengthened on the flanks with new summer signings Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison, may feel Iwobi is now surplus to requirements and sanction a move away for the star player.

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As it stands, Everton FC sits at the  bottom of the Premier League table after three matches and have a crucial early relegation battle with newly-promoted side Sheffield United this weekend.

This is definitely going to be a tough match for his side, said Everton FC head coach.