Everton midfielder transfer discussions are gathering pace this January as the club weighs up multiple situations involving both incoming and outgoing players, with fresh developments emerging around Timothy Iroegbunam and striker Beto.
According to Sport Witness, Everton are willing to consider offers in the region of €8–10m for Iroegbunam, but only if negotiations move closer to their preferred valuation of €15m.
The situation comes amid a busy period for the Toffees, who have already seen one proposed deal involving Beto collapse, as detailed in our report on Everton abandoning the Beto transfer.
Everton midfielder transfer plans under David Moyes
Timothy Iroegbunam joined Everton from Aston Villa in the summer of 2024 and has since become a trusted squad option under David Moyes. At just 22, the midfielder has featured regularly this season, making 19 appearances across competitions.
Despite his involvement, interest from Italy has intensified. Reports from Calciomercato suggest Lazio are keen and believe a bid of €8–10m could be enough to test Everton’s resolve.
Internally, however, the Premier League side are reluctant to sanction a sale at that figure unless a suitable replacement is lined up.
Iroegbunam’s contract runs until June 2027, meaning Everton are not under immediate pressure to sell. Letting a frequently used squad player leave mid-season would only make sense if Moyes can reinforce immediately.
Beto’s stalled exit and Fenerbahçe talks
At the same time, Everton’s transfer activity has been influenced by events surrounding striker Beto. His agent recently travelled to Istanbul in an attempt to engineer a move to Fenerbahçe, who were searching for a replacement for Youssef En-Nesyri.
Fenerbahçe initially proposed a loan deal with an option to buy, but Everton rejected that structure outright. The Toffees instead set a firm asking price of €20m, causing the Turkish club to pull back from negotiations.
With talks stalling, Beto’s agent left Istanbul, and the striker remains an Everton player for now. More details on Everton’s wider negotiations can be found in our report on Everton transfer talks and agent activity.
En-Nesyri transfer impact on the market
Youssef En-Nesyri’s impending move to Juventus has reshaped the striker market, with clubs across Europe adjusting their priorities. Fenerbahçe’s interest in Beto was directly linked to En-Nesyri’s expected departure, underlining how interconnected January deals can be.
This chain reaction explains why Everton have been cautious. Selling Beto without securing adequate cover could weaken Moyes’ attacking options during a crucial part of the season.
Everton balancing sales and squad depth
Ultimately, the Everton midfielder transfer situation highlights the club’s careful approach in the market. While there is openness to selling Iroegbunam for the right price, Everton will not accept a cut-price deal that leaves the squad short.
With other ongoing issues, including injury concerns detailed in our update on Everton injury news, the Toffees must strike the right balance between financial pragmatism and on-pitch stability.
As things stand, Everton are prepared to listen — but only on their terms. Whether Lazio or another club is willing to meet that €15m valuation remains to be seen, making the coming days decisive for this developing transfer story.
