Highlights
- Everton are closing in on the signing of Jake O’Brien for £17m from French side Lyon.
- The Irish international is currently undergoing a medical ahead of a move to Everton.
- O’Brien is set to return to the Premier League after an impressive season with Lyon.
Everton are closing in on the signing of Lyon defender Jake O’Brien for a fee of £17m, and Sky Sports News have now confirmed that he is currently undergoing a medical.
After losing Ben Godfrey earlier in the summer transfer window as he completed a move to Atalanta, the Toffees have focused on bringing in an additional centre-back. There has been plenty of speculation surrounding the future of young defender Jarrad Branthwaite, and Everton are now close to bringing in additional cover.
O’Brien enjoyed an impressive season with Ligue 1 outfit Lyon after moving from Crystal Palace, but he could now be heading back to the Premier League.
O’Brien Undergoing Everton Medical
He’s set to join for a fee of £17m
Reporting live on air, Sky Sports have confirmed that O’Brien is currently undergoing a medical at Everton ahead of a £17m move from French giants Lyon…
“We’re going to kick off actually with some breaking news, and Lyon defender Jake O’Brien is currently undergoing a medical at Everton. The 24-year-old will sign for the club for a fee of £17m.”
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