Everton fans are keenly awaiting some kind of transfer update, having endured a slow start to the window with little to no progression.
Kevin Thelwell had admitted it was going to be a long summer, and that exits might have to be sanctioned just to stay afloat.
However, despite reports linking Jarrad Branthwaite with a move to Manchester United, and Amadou Onana’s future remaining murky too, David Ornstein has now refuted that notion.
David Ornstein provides Jarrad Branthwaite update
Speaking to The Athletic earlier today, the revered transfer guru touched upon Branthwaite’s future and what it might mean for Everton’s PSR future.
With the June 30th deadline looming, thus explaining Manchester United’s pitiful bid for the 21-year-old, this approach has outlined everything that is wrong with PSR in a nutshell.
However, Ornstein actually had some positive news to offer on that front, writing: ‘There’s a big pinch point coming on June 30 for clubs who need to deal with issues around the profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR).
‘Things realistically need to start moving this week if sales are to be made by then and a number of teams find themselves in that bracket.
‘Jarrad Branthwaite was subject to a bid worth £35million from Manchester United on Friday. Everton viewed the offer for their 21-year-old centre-back, which featured an additional £8m in bonuses, as unacceptable and rejected it.
‘Everton are among those with financial issues, although word from Goodison Park suggests the PSR hole is relatively small.’
Everton can justifiably demand what they want for Jarrad Branthwaite
With this update suggesting that Everton’s hands are not as tied as many have claimed, the Toffees can realistically demand whatever they want for the services of their prized asset.
After all, it has not even been a year since he signed a new long-term deal at Goodison Park, committing his future to the club despite their struggles.
The progress he has made under Sean Dyche’s leadership has been mesmeric, and as such it seemed by far the best place for him to further his development.
Now a full England international, and a mainstay in a solid Premier League side, these are just a few of the reasons why he is commanding such a premium.
£75m is a perfectly justifiable price tag for a player poised to reach the apex of the sport in the coming years, and with all a newfound position of strength, hopefully this means he will stick around for at least another year before likely leaving for even more than that sum.