Everton’s proactivity in the market has hidden a darker financial secret this summer, which has already had one outstanding adverse effect.
Having seen Dan Friedkin’s takeover fall through because of the mountains of convoluted debt, it is a wonder how Kevin Thelwell is spending at all.
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But, this ability to bring in new players is forged off his own brilliance, having briefly turned the Toffees into a sustainable side that only buys with the funds acquired from the sales of others.
Three outgoings in recent months have totalled around £70m gained, and thus opens up a wealth of possibilities.
But now, there is one deal that will truly hinge on the departure of one of their stars.
How Armando Broja feels about Everton transfer
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s Everton future remains uncertain, and for Sean Dyche, that cannot fly.
The Englishman has just one year left on his current deal, and given the financial implications that allowing such a prized asset to leave for free has, the club has a decision to make.
Either offer him a new deal despite Calvert-Lewin rejecting one Everton contract already, or sell him this summer.
Should they opt for the latter, the Toffees can take solace in the latest report from iNews, which furthers the notion that Everton want to buy Armando Broja.
Having been linked with a £35m move already, now we know how the Albania international feels on the matter, as it is claimed: ‘In another twist, i understands that Chelsea’s Armando Broja is keen on a move to Everton if Calvert-Lewin leaves. Initial interest from the club has not been followed up in recent weeks.’
Honestly, with Calvert-Lewin, it really remains to be seen whether he will depart this summer or not.
But, there are a few factors that would almost definitely sway his decision in favour of Everton, and they could well be rectified soon.
After all, the real reason why Calvert-Lewin rejected Everton’s contract offer was tied to the uncertainty surrounding the takeover, which could be rectified before the start of the new Premier League season.
The 27-year-old clearly has a good relationship with the club, and has enjoyed good times here, so were they to start the campaign well with a new, stable owner in place, he would almost certainly sign a new deal.
It just feels like there are a few external factors that first need sorting, and Calvert-Lewin is not a villain for just wanting some clarity before committing the best years of his career to the club.
