Everton want to sign Manchester United ace Anthony Elanga permanently, financial issues could mean loan-to-buy deal
Everton could be forced to try and sign Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga on loan with an option to buy due to their financial problems, according to 90min.
The Toffees have been credited with an interest in the Sweden international after he was made available for transfer, with reports that his valuation is anything from £10m to £20m.
But while Everton want to sign him permanently this summer, their financial issues could see them alter the formula to a loan-to-buy deal instead according to a report.
“90min understands that Everton are eyeing a permanent transfer for Elanga, although budgetary constraints could see their approach take the form of an initial loan with obligation to buy,” they wrote (13 July).
Sensible
Manchester United are notoriously bad sellers, but Everton are notoriously bad buyers and that has left us in a hole financially in recent years.
The club were essentially forced to sell Richarlison and Anthony Gordon in the last two transfer windows, but the squad needs to be heavily strengthened this summer to avoid a repeat of the last two seasons in the Premier League.
But with money tight that means the club need to be creative in the market and a loan-to-buy deal could be something that suits everyone in this transfer.
Elanga would have a chance to impress before potentially returning to Manchester United, while Everton would have the option to make a move permanent for an agreed fee if he performed well too.
It also means that if he doesn’t perform we could cut ties without spending a chunk of money, giving us some flexibility in the future.
There is a lot of competition for his signature however, so it may be a task to convince him and them that this is the best deal on the table.
In other Everton news, the club have offered a first-team defender out on a free loan abroad.