Everton agree €24m deal with Lyon for former Cork City centre-back Jake O’Brien

ON THE MOVE: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo with Ireland's Jake O'Brien. Pic: Ryan Byrne, Inpho

Jake O’Brien is returning to England after Everton agreed a €24m deal with Lyon for the Corkman.

The 6’6” centre-back thrived for Lyon last season, his promotion to the team coinciding with a resurgence that peaked with a French Cup final appearance and European qualification.