DONE DEAL: Everton have signed exceptional defender Daniel Ballard from Sunderland for £19.6 million. FABRIZIO ROMANO CONFIRMS…
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Sunderland defender Daniel Ballard, according to Football Transfers.
The online outlet says that the Black Cats are looking for a £19.6million (€23m) fee to let the centre-back depart the Stadium of Light this summer.
They added that a source had revealed that the Toffees have been keeping close tabs on the 24-year-old – once dubbed a “diamond” by his former Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray (Chronicle Live, 21 September 2023) – since the end of last season.
Everton are thought to have identified Ballard as a potential replacement for Jarrad Branthwaite, who is interesting the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham.
Will Everton sign Sunderland defender Daniel Ballard?
It is a guessing game right now what Everton will do in the summer transfer window.
First and foremost because we have no idea what division the Toffees will be in amid points deductions, appeals, PSR charges, and takeover uncertainty.
Secondly, if they do retain their top-flight status and they do get the green light for their takeover from 777 Partners, it is still unclear how much of a budget Sean Dyche will have to play with.
