Everton could cash in on Branthwaite to fund Friedkin’s first January amid Man United news
Everton could sell Jarrad Branthwaite to Manchester United to help fund a first January transfer window under Dan Friedkin.
The American businessman could be set to take over at Goodison at the end of December with that timeline seeming feasible at this moment [Dave Powell].
This would see the Roma owners be in charge of the Toffees in time for the winter window which could see them make their mark on Sean Dyche’s squad.
Despite the financial boost that this change in ownership would bring, there are still PSR issues hanging over the club which need to be put to bed [Matt Jones]. A profitable player sale could ease these concerns.
Everton could sell Jarrad Branthwaite to fund Dan Friedkin January window
The Toffees arguably don’t have a more sellable asset right now than Branthwaite and there is interest building in him again ahead of January.
New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is keen on bringing the England international into Old Trafford in his first window in charge [Fichajes].
Given that the ex-Sporting manager typically operates with a 3-4-3 formation, the 22-year-old could prove to be a key player in the squad in the second half of the season.
This could see the Red Devils reignite their interest in the Everton centre back after they “topped out” at a £55million bid in the summer [Give Me Sport].
Given that the former Carlisle youngster has struggled with injury so far this season, it would be fair if United offered a similar fee or even less in the winter.
It is unclear how much Everton could demand for their star defender but if a sale was able to fund a move for multiple new signings in January under Friedkin, it could prove to be a risk worth taking.
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