At £40 million, Alex Iwobi’s Deadline Day move from boyhood club Arsenal to Everton has made him the most expensive Nigerian transfer ever, and saved the Super Eagles from an embarrassingly quiet window.
Finally, a Nigerian has cracked into the top 10 of all-time most expensive African transfers. Iwobi moved into sixth spot, pushing Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (£36.9m) down to seventh. It was a rare Nigerian big-ticket move this offseason.
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Everton have signed Juventus forward Moise Kean for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract until 2024.
Kean, 19, broke into the Juventus first team last season and scored six goals in 13 league appearances, helping the club secure an eighth consecutive Serie A title.
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He also became the youngest player to score for the Italy national team in a 2-0 win against Finland in a Euro 2020 qualifier.
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Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of midfielder Idrissa Gueye from Everton for a fee of around €32 million, which could increase through bonuses.
As confirmed by ESPN FC sources, the Senegal international underwent his medical with the French champions on Monday before signing his new four-year contract at Parc des Princes.
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Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on the signing of Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
The Ligue 1 champions tried unsuccessfully to sign the Senegal international back in January but look likely to get their man this time.
According to ESPN FC sources, PSG and Everton are in advanced talks over Gueye and very close to agreeing a fee of around €32 million that could eventually rise closer to €40 million through bonuses.
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Everton have signed England international midfielder Fabian Delph on a three-year deal from Premier League champions Manchester City, they announced on Monday.
The 29-year-old, who has made 20 appearances for England, became surplus to requirements at City after they recently signed Spanish midfielder Rodri in a club record deal from Atletico Madrid.
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Delph had one year left on his…
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Arsenal gunning for Everton
Brazil international Everton has revealed he has an offer on the table, but the tease hasn’t disclosed which club it is that’s keen on signing him.
Everton was one of the stars of Brazil’s successful Copa America campaign and scored in the final in the 3-1 win against Peru. His performances…
Former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner breaks down why Edu becoming Arsenal’s technical director will do the club a load of good in the coming seasons.
Steve Nicol feels Laurent Koscielny doesn’t have enough leverage at Arsenal to be snubbing their preseason tour.
Former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner goes through Harry Maguire’s defensive attributes and concludes that he is not worth the kind of money that Leicester City are demanding for him.
The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below.
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TOP STORY: Arsenal gunning for Everton
Brazil international Everton has revealed he has an offer on the table, but the tease hasn’t disclosed which club it is that’s keen on signing him.
Everton was one of the stars of Brazil’s successful Copa America campaign and scored in the final in a 3-1 win against Peru….