Amina UmarEverton has offered Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Newcastle United in a surprise move, according to The Times. The Toffees are reportedly seeking £40m for the striker, who has just one year left on his contract. This development comes amid rumors of potential Premier League rule breaches, with the league monitoring transfers to ensure clubs are acting in “good faith.
“The supposed “PSR loophole” deals involve Everton, Aston Villa, and Chelsea, with the clubs allegedly structuring transfers to relieve profit and sustainability pressure. The league is scrutinizing these deals, and any inflated fees could constitute rule breaches.Everton recently bought Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa for £9m and sold Lewis Dobbin to Villa for £10m, raising eyebrows. Chelsea and Villa are also in talks over separate transfers of Ian Maatsen and Omari Kellyman. The Toffees’ move to offer Calvert-Lewin to Newcastle, despite the Magpies’ interest in Yankuba Minteh, suggests they may not be confident in signing the striker to a new deal.Newcastle has since backed out of the deal, according to Sky Sports.
Everton had entered talks with Calvert-Lewin over a contract extension, but the club’s willingness to sell him suggests they may not be hopeful of securing a new deal. This has led to speculation that Everton is preparing for life without Calvert-Lewin, with the club close to signing former Sheffield United forward Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille and in talks with Chelsea about Armando Broja.The potential breach of Premier League rules is a concern for Everton, who were deducted points twice last season for spending breaches. However, the issue at hand is the value of the transfers rather than the fact that clubs are doing corresponding deals.
The fees for young players like Iroegbunam and Dobbin appear moderate, making it unlikely that these deals will be an issue.Everton’s valuation of Calvert-Lewin at £40m may be seen as ambitious, given his short remaining contract and recent injury record. The club’s desire to sell him suggests they may be prioritizing short-term gains over long-term stability.In other Everton news, Dan Friedkin is expected to have a plan to overcome an admitted takeover-related issue.
The club’s transfer activity and potential rule breaches have raised questions about their financial management and sustainability.As the transfer window heats up, Everton fans will be watching with interest to see how the club navigates these challenges. With the team’s future uncertain, one thing is clear: the Toffees need to ensure they are acting in “good faith” to avoid any further sanctions from the Premier League.
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