Alex Iwobi: Nigerian Star Set for Possible Exit at English Premier League Club Everton

Alex Iwobi: Nigerian Star Set for Possible Exit at English Premier League Club Everton

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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  • Alex Iwobi could be leaving English club Everton according to stunning reports from Turkey
  • The mid-season transfer window is still open in Turkey and Fenerbahce are interested in the Nigerian
  • Iwobi could be offered a possible loan deal, with an option to buy, but Everton's boss says it is unlikely

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi is reportedly desperate to leave Premier League club Everton amid interest from Turkish club Fenerbahce.

The Toffees have been making efforts to hand the midfielder a contract extension as his current deal will expire in the summer of 2024.

Stunning reports from Turkey claim Iwobi wants to leave the Goodison park outfit and could be heading to Turkey - with their mid-season transfer window still open.

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Alex Iwobi has been heavily linked with a move to Fenerbahce. Photo: Tony McArdle
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Turkish outlet A Spor reports that the 26-year-old is ‘unhappy’ at Goodison Park, and ‘wants to leave’.

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Fenerbahce are desperately interested and could offer the former Arsenal man a loan deal, with an option to buy.

They are working tirelessly as their deadline day expires on Sunday, but Everton boss Sean Dyche suggested that such an exit is ‘unlikely‘.

It would be a big shock if the report is true and Iwobi is set to leave over the next couple of days.

Iwobi speaks on troubles at Arsenal

Iwobi disclosed that it was courage and talks from his parents that helped him overcome pressure from supporters while at Arsenal.

It was in the year 2004 that Iwobi teamed up with Arsenal when he was still in primary school, and the Gunners almost released him twice when he was 14 and 16.

The Nigerian disclosed that it was not easy for him at Arsenal as he faced many challenges.

Iwobi more expensive than Brighton squad

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian international Alex Iwobi who is worth £35million is said to be more expensive than the Starting XI of English Premier League side Brighton.

The Everton midfielder is said to cost £9million more than the entire Brighton squad that humbled the Toffees at Goodison Park.

The entire Brighton side that rocked up north to batter the Toffees 4-1 in their own backyard in January cost a total of £26m.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.