Lyon defender Jake O’Brien is due to undergo the first phase of his medical ahead of a transfer to Everton on Monday (29 July), according to Joe Thomas.
The Liverpool Echo journalist reported [29 July] that the defender is due on Merseyside, and will likely become Sean Dyche’s fifth signing of the summer.
It is understood that the former Crystal Palace defender will put pen to paper on a deal until 2029 [Fabrizio Romano], joining for a fee of around £16.9million.
Everton set to complete Jake O’Brien signing at Goodison Park
Following the signings of Jack Harrison, Tim Iroegbunam, Iliman Ndiaye and Jesper Lindstrom, O’Brien could be the most important of them all as Dyche prepares for the new season. The 23-year-old has massively impressed since leaving Selhurst Park last summer, taking a brave step to join Lyon in Ligue 1 and establish himself as a regular figure in Europe, having made 32 appearances.
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