Everton are not expected to enjoy a summer laden with lots of new signings, but to bolster a side that should have finished comfortably in mid-table will be a goal of Kevin Thelwell’s.
However, with Manchester United after Jarrad Branthwaite, and Amadou Onana pushing to leave Everton, the director of football will also want to do so without seeing Sean Dyche’s squad ravaged in the process.
It has been widely accepted that they might have to sell before they can buy, but this latest update on Tim Iroegbunam has startlingly debunked that theory.
Alan Myers, taking to X, has now issued his version of events on this transfer saga though.
Alan Myers offers Tim Iroegbunam update
It was first reported by journalist John Townley that Everton wanted Tim Iroegbunam, and since then it has seemingly been picked up everywhere.
Many Evertonians, without knowing much about the 20-year-old, have lauded the thinking behind this proposed deal, seeking to snag undervalued talent who might not get a chance elsewhere and sell them the promise of football on Merseyside.
It may not be stunning football, but they can offer minutes to this kind of player. Stars like Branthwaite, James Garner, Onana and Vitaliy Mykolenko will attest to this.
However, despite one report suggesting that the Toffees are in £10m talks over the young midfielder, Myers has his own thoughts on the matter, replying to one fan who asked for an update: ‘‘I’m told nothing to report on that at this point but who knows?’
This is where Everton need to be searching for deals
Given the fact that their team is far from the strongest, and there are notable gaps and a lack of depth across the board, many would assume that Everton is not an attractive place for players to join.
However, on the other hand, this is a club steeped in rich history, having won nine English top-flight league titles alongside a European Cup, once upon a time.
Most of this generation’s players will not have been around to witness such feats, but that does not expunge them from history.
So, handing potential new acquisitions the opportunity to come and shine for such a revered outfit, potentially bringing them back to their former glory with the brand-new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium as their home, remains tempting.
Especially given the weakness of the first team showcases a clear pathway for progression.
Iroegbunam would mark smart business, and it is clear that Thelwell is making great, intelligent strides towards greater sustainability with each passing window.