Jake O’Brien’s time at OL is already about to end. Having arrived anonymously at OL for €1 million while playing in the Crystal Palace reserves, the 23-year-old Irishman has experienced a phenomenal rise in his new colours as he quickly established himself as a starter in the Lyon defence, which was in the midst of a nightmare at the start of the season. Author of 4 goals and 2 assists in 27 Ligue 1 matches, O’Brien has become a real revelation in the French championship.
But only a year after his arrival at OL, Jake O’Brien should already be flying towards other horizons. His season has obviously not gone unnoticed and we revealed to you a strong interest from Brentford for the player, but also from Everton and Wolverhampton, while other English clubs, but also Ajax Amsterdam would have then shown an interest. Everything has accelerated in recent hours and his departure is now only a matter of time.
Jake O’Brien keen to join Everton
Lyon does not want to take any risks and had also kept him on Wednesday during the friendly match lost against St Pauli (1-0). According to our information, Olympique Lyonnais has reached an agreement with Everton’s management for the transfer of the 23-year-old Irishman for around €18 million. In addition, the player has also agreed to sign with the Toffees, who have offered him a five-year contract. The transfer should be finalized this weekend and the 1m97 defender will undergo his medical at the start of next season.
OL, who need to sell, will therefore recover a nice capital gain in this case. The Lyon club had told the DNCG that it was going to sell for 100 million euros, while, for the moment, only Skelly Alvero has been sold to Werder Bremen for a little less than 5 million euros and 125 million euros have been spent on this summer transfer window. An important first departure for the Gones, who still hope to recruit.
