BREAKING NEWS: A £20 million summer transfer from Sunderland to Everton is being touted.
Everton is reportedly interested in Sunderland defender Dan Ballard to replace Jarrad Branthwaite, who is in high demand.
Since joining Sunderland for £2 million from Arsenal in 2022, the 23-year-old has excelled on the team, and Premier League teams have taken note.
Even though Everton is now having financial issues, they should receive a financial windfall this summer if they sell Branthwaite, who Manchester United is interested in.
Being an academy product, a major sale would provide the Toffees a great deal of flexibility under Premier League PSR regulations, allowing them to look for a straight successor.
Football Transfers claims that Ballard, who is expected to fetch a fee of approximately £20 million, might be that man.
Are the reports true?
Although the veracity of the rumor connecting Ballard to Everton is unknown, Sunderland Nation is aware that the Premier League is seriously considering the Northern Irishman.
Although things might alter if David Moyes departs the Hammers before the summer transfer market opens, West Ham has had a long-standing desire.
Ballard and Jack Clarke are both very desirable players for Southampton to acquire if they are promoted back to the Premier League. Brentford has been closely monitoring the two as well.
Ballard and Clarke’s departure from Sunderland is looking more and more likely, since their own chances of being promoted are dwindling. It was always going to be a difficult battle for Sunderland to retain them.
Assuming Ballard were to leave, Sunderland would have players like Jenson Seelt, Leo Hjelde, and, should he remain healthy, Aji Alese ready to take over.
We can also disclose that Ballard is wanted by Sunderland for at least £20 million, even though Arsenal has a “significant sell-on” clause that would also need to be fulfilled.
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