Updated There are suggestions that Alex Iwobi could be set for a move to Fulham this week, despite the hamstring injury that has sidelined him for Everton.
After Sky Sports News had gone as far as to suggest that talks are already underway between the two clubs, the Daily Mail now claim that the Cottagers are “hopeful” of concluding a £20m deal before Friday’s transfer deadline.
Sky have since backtracked somewhat, saying that Fulham aren’t looking to sign the midfielder before the window closes, even as Marco Silva continues to look for attacking reinforcements following Aleksandar Mitrovic’s recent departure to the Saudi Pro League.
Iwobi is in the final year of his contract, with new terms still on the table, and there is a possibility that Kevin Thelwell may feel it is better to cash in on Iwobi’s value now rather than see him leave for nothing next summer.
Two other un-named clubs, one in the Premier League and one abroad, are also reportedly showing interest in Iwobi who was signed for the Toffees under Silva and then DoF Marcel Brands in 2019 for a fee that would top out at £35m once all appearance-related add-ons were taken into account.
He is currently sidelined until after the upcoming international break with the hamstring tear he sustained against Aston Villa 9 days ago. According to Paul Joyce in The Times, Everton would be looking for at least £20m for Iwobi should he be sold so late in the window.