This summer, Everton has been quite active in the transfer market, having already completed three deals.
The Toffees recruited Tim Iroegbunam and Ilian Ndiaye early in the transfer window, while this week they signed Jesper Lindstrom on a first-time loan from Napoli.
According to reports, Everton is now nearing a deal for a defensive reinforcement who has seen a “phenomenal” ascent to prominence over the last 12 months.
Jake O’Brien is expected to cost Everton £15 million.
Jake O’Brien is a defender for Lyon, and according to Footmercato, Everton and the player have finalized a trade worth €18 million (£15 million).
After signing a €1 million (£845,000) contract to join Lyon, O’Brien has been a “real revelation” for the team. However, it looks like he will be leaving France after just a year.
According to the source, the Toffees have “accelerated” their pursuit of the “phenomenal” 23-year-old in the last few hours, and it is now “just a matter of time” for him to leave Lyon.
O’Brien is expected to sign a five-year contract at Goodison Park. He was excluded from his team’s midweek preseason friendly against St. Pauli in order to protect him during negotiations.
Fabrizio Romano said, “here we go,” on O’Brien to Everton earlier on Saturday, and Footmercato’s report supports the Italian.
Everton is finding a great deal for themselves.
If the rumors about O’Brien’s stellar performance at Lyon after switching from Crystal Palace are accurate, Everton is getting a great deal.
O’Brien was acquired by Lyon last year for a meager €1 million (£850,000), and despite coming in as a potential for the future, he swiftly established himself as a vital member of Les Gones.
The 6′ 6″ giant played 32 games for the French team across all competitions, saving them from relegation.
With four goals in Ligue 1, he concluded the season as the club’s second-highest scorer in the top division of France, only surpassed by striker and captain Alexandre Lacazette.
O’Brien is a physically strong and towering defender who seems well-suited for the Premier League. Furthermore, at around £15 million, he represents a great value for an English premier league team.
