Report Everton talent Iroegbunam attracting Lazio interest

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jan 24, 2026 10:37 AM ET

Lazio are reportedly interested in Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, according to Sky Sport Italia and Sky Sports UK.

A proposal has not yet been made, and he’d be seen as a replacement for Rade Belahyane if his sale is completed.

The 22-year-old has played for England at Under-19 and Under-20 level, and is due to celebrate his 23^rd birthday in June.

Iroegbunam on the Lazio radar

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 15: Tim Iroegbunam of Everton reacts during the Premier League match between Everton FC and West Ham United FC at Goodison Park on March 15, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

A product of the West Bromwich Albion youth academy, he also spent time at Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers before the €10.7m move to Everton in July 2024.

He has made 19 competitive appearances for the Toffees so far this season between the Premier League and Cup ties, 12 of which were in the starting XI, contributing three assists.

Lazio are in flux after the transfer embargo at the start of the campaign was cleared, allowing them to bring in fresh faces during January.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 20: Declan Rice of Arsenal is battles for possession with Tim Iroegbunam of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Hill Dickinson Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

They funded this with the sale of Taty Castellanos and Matteo Guendouzi, while Alessio Romagnoli is on the verge of joining Al-Sadd.

They picked up Kenneth Taylor from Ajax and RB Salzburg striker Petar Ratkov.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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