European giants readying player-plus cash bid to sign Everton gem
Whilst the narrative on the pitch has been centred around Premier League survival, Everton could still be in for a worrying summer window which could start with the exit of a future star.
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With 777 Partners seemingly now unlikely to get their Everton takeover approved, the Toffees have been left at a concerning crossroads in the hope of fresh bidders emerging. Without a takeover, it remains to be seen just how Everton will ease financial concerns other than by selling star players. And that may include both Amadou Onana and Jarrad Branthwaite.
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Onana has already reportedly received interest from both Newcastle United and Manchester United, whilst Branthwaite has even been linked with Real Madrid in what could be a sensational switch for the Everton youngster.
Although both departures would hand Everton a financial boost, they’d also significantly weaken Sean Dyche’s squad. The last thing that the former Burnley boss now needs is to be left without the quality that helped his side survive even amid point deductions this season. What’s more, reports suggest that they may not be the only exits this summer.
According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon on his Patreon, Manchester City are preparing a player-plus-cash offer for Daniel Lukjanciks in a deal that could be worth £10m this summer. The goalkeeper’s exit, as a homegrown player, would boost Everton when it comes to avoiding Financial Fair Play sanctions, but would be another blow to Dyche’s squad nonetheless.
If Dyche can get a player of similar quality to Lukjanciks then the deal may well be considered a win for all parties involved, from both clubs and the players involved.
There is of course still a positive to the deal, however, with City reportedly ready to offer a player to go in the opposite direction. A squad full of players who are closing in on a fourth consecutive Premier League title, Everton should have no trouble in picking out quality in either the academy or Pep Guardiola’s senior squad this summer.
