Everton planning for summer sales amid Manchester United interest in duo

Everton still find themselves in a sticky situation trying to balance their books.

Kevin Thelwell – Everton’s director of football – has confirmed the Toffees will have to sell players in this forthcoming summer transfer window.

He told Everton’s official website: “The reality is, given the regulations in place and the club’s current financial position, we have to trade well. Working within such tight financial parameters makes the job extremely difficult. Whilst we want to ensure the team is as competitive as possible, we cannot lose sight of our central objective to protect the long-term stability of the club. That does mean players will be sold, and also that every tool at our disposal will be used to secure new additions to the squad, including utilisation of the loan market. Both Sean and I understand the responsibility we have – and that is a responsibility which has to be our priority. That may not be exciting to hear but, under our current circumstances, it is the right thing for Everton.”

This will possibly come as welcome news at Old Trafford since Manchester United have been linked with interest in Everton duo Jarrad Branthwaite and Amadou Onana.

It is understood that United have been monitoring both players this season.

Branthwaite has been heavily linked with a switch to United after an impressive campaign this term. The young centre-back was thought highly of at PSV Eindhoven last season – under Ruud van Nistelrooy’s guidance – and now we can see why.

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