Everton are interested in signing defender Daniel Ballard, as Sunderland make a £19.6 million transfer decision.
Everton are considering signing Sunderland defender Daniel Ballard, according to Football Transfers.
According to the web site, the Black Cats are hoping for a £19.6 million (€23 million) price to let the centre-back leave the Stadium of Light this summer.
According to a source, the Toffees have been keeping an eye on the 24-year-old, who was once hailed a “diamond” by his former Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray (Chronicle Live, 21 September 2023), since the end of last season.
Everton are considering Ballard as a replacement for Jarrad Branthwaite, who is attracting interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Will Everton sign Daniel Ballard, the Sunderland defender?
It’s anyone’s guess what Everton will do during the summer transfer window.
First and foremost, we don’t know which division the Toffees will be in between point deductions, appeals, PSR charges, and takeover uncertainty.
If the takeover from 777 Partners is approved, Sean Dyche’s budget remains unknown.
Everton will most likely have to sell one of its assets in order to invest in the squad, and Branthwaite is a player who is on the radar of many elite clubs across the world.
What does this mean for Ballard’s likely next move? Really, who knows? However, he fits the age and profile of the man Everton should want to sign if they sell Branthwaite.
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