Alex Iwobi: Premier League Side Everton Faces a Serious Battle To Keep the Super Eagles Star

• Nigerian international Alex Iwobi could be leaving Everton this summer
• Iwobi's contract at the club will expire next summer as Everton now faces a battle to keep him
• The former Arsenal star was among the Super Eagles players that beat Sierra Leone 3-2

Premier League side Everton are now facing a serious battle for them to keep Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi who is into the final year of his contract at the club.

Last season, Everton chiefs were on the verge of making the Nigerian sign a new deal, but Iwobi changed his mind due to the club's battle against relegation.

The Toffees eventually escaped relegation and Iwobi has now emerged as a summer transfer target for many clubs in the Premier League.

According to the reports in Daily Post and Complete Sports, Everton Chiefs are considering selling Alex Iwobi this summer so as not to lose him for free next season.

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Alex Iwobi's goals last term

The former Arsenal star featured in all 38 Premier League games for Everton last term netting two goals and providing two assists.

Sports Brief spoke to Super Eagles coordinator, Pascal Patrick, on where he feels Alex Iwobi should play next season with the Bauchi State FA Chairman urging him to remain at Everton.

Patrick wants Iwobi at Everton

''I would love him to remain at Everton and possibly become the captain of the club based on his performances. I have not spoken with him but I will call him to hear him out on his future.''

Iwobi lands incredible award

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi was named Everton's best Premier League player for the 2022/23 season after helping the club escape relegation.

The fight to escape relegation was not easy for Iwobi and his teammates, but they eventually secured their status for another season in the Premier League.

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This will be the first time Iwobi will win the award following his arrival from Arsenal in 2019.

Sports Brief spoke with a Nigerian reporter Babatunde Ojora who expressed happiness about the performances of Alex Iwobi for Everton in the 2022/23 League term.