Everton shareholder seems to want Amadou Onana, Neal Maupay and Michael Keane exits
Mike Parry’s social media activity suggests that he would not mind four Everton players being sold if it means keeping Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.
The 21-year-old centre-back has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park this summer, with Manchester United appearing to lead the chase. [The Guardian]
However, Parry, a Toffees shareholder, retweeted a tweet that said half a million Evertonians would rather sell Amadou Onana, Neal Maupay, Michael Keane and Mason Holgate if it meant retaining Branthwaite’s services.
Everton must do whatever they can to keep Jarrad Branthwaite
The suggestion that four players could be sold to retain Branthwaite indicates the high value placed on Branthwaite by the Toffees community.
The board must consider this advice seriously as the Englishman has been identified as a key player for the club, with his impressive performances and potential earning him a reputation as a difference maker and a monster on the field.
His ability to read the game, his aerial prowess and his contribution to the team’s defensive stability are critical assets that the Toffees would be loath to lose.
The potential financial implications of selling Branthwaite must be considered.
Given the interest from top clubs like Manchester United, the Blues could command a significant transfer fee for the young defender, which could help alleviate the club’s financial pressures.
Retaining Branthwaite would send a strong message to the fans and the wider football community about Everton’s ambition and commitment to building a competitive team.
It would demonstrate the club’s ability to hold onto their top talents in the face of interest from more successful clubs.
In other Everton news, a winner has been named in the Toffees and Manchester United race to sign an upcoming “star”.
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