Everton FC have had a sensational bid of 30 million pounds for Nigeria international Alex Iwobi rejected by Arsenal who have reportedly indicated interest in offloading the Super Eagles star for 10 million pounds more.
Arsenal have rejected a multi-million dollar offer from the Toffees for their academy graduate and would consider an improved bid should Everton return, according to MailOnline.
As per others, Everton £30m bid for Alex Iwobi rejected. Made to Arsenal today & knocked back. Expected to return with improved offer but likely need £40m+ to be accepted. 23yo not agitating but would go if deal agreed. #EFC interest recent & is in addition to Wilfied Zaha #CPFC
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) August 7, 2019
The Super Eagles midfielder, who was part of the Nigeria team that won a bronze medal at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, has been a a prominent member of the Gunners since he graduated from the club’s academy into the first-team.
The bid if accepted will make the playmaker the most expensive Nigeria player in history.
Alex Iwobi is world class winger. Arsenal Naija breed. This is what you get if you buy him, Everton. Take him before it's too late! #Afc pic.twitter.com/GB3ZmWOrIv
— AfcVIP⁴⁹ (@VipArsenal) August 7, 2019
Everton are known to have put in several bids for Wilfried Zaha which have been rejected, with Crystal Palace demanding £100 million for their star player.
Everton are now seeking alternatives after Palace had rejected their latest offer of £70m plus James McCarthy and a season-long loan deal for Cenk Tosun.
11:20am: Everton bid £70 million + Tosun and McCarthy for Zaha 👀
11:58am: Everton make reported £30 million bid for Iwobi 😲
12:14pm: Everton reportedly enquire about signing Smalling on loan 🤨
Live scenes from Goodison Park: pic.twitter.com/uVvKG6bSqN
— Goal (@goal) August 7, 2019