Everton have agreed terms to sign £12k per week star dubbed next John Terry

Despite the fact that March is only barely around the corner,

Everton has already been linked with players for the summer transfer window.

Transfers are almost definitely the last thing on Sean Dyche’s mind as he seeks to keep the Toffees out of the relegation zone.

Furthermore, the Everton manager must cope with the possibility of a takeover and the Premier League’s decision on the club’s point deduction.

Nonetheless, the rumours continue, and the Toffees are now linked with one of the Championship’s top center defenders.

According to Football Transfers.com, Sunderland’s Dan Ballard has emerged as a potential target.

It is reported that the club has a strong interest in signing the Arsenal youth graduate, who has made 32 starts this season.

Everton are said to have watched the defender throughout the season.

According to the report, the Northern Ireland international may fetch around £20 million.

During his tenure in Northern Ireland, The Belfast Telegraph described the Sunderland player as a “huge talent”.

According to reports, the Toffees are interested in signing the Sunderland player to replace Jarrad Branthwaite,

who has been linked with Tottenham and Manchester United.

Can Everton afford to lose Jarrad Branthwaite?

If the suitable proposal is received, Everton will be forced to contemplate selling their treasured possession.

The 21-year-old has been a behemoth in the 2023/24 season,

contributing significantly to Everton’s second-best clean sheet record in the Premier League behind Arsenal.

Dyche also deserves credit. In an interview with Sky Sports in October,

the former Burnley manager described how he maintained in touch with Branthwaite throughout his loan spell at PSV Eindhoven.

“I spoke with him a few times on the phone. Nothing hefty.

“I just wanted to let him know I was here and get a feel for him,” Dyche explained.

“He’s working hard on his game. He is listening. He has been quite open-minded and enjoys playing football.”

His loan in Holland appears to be a masterstroke, with the kid having a huge impact on first-team proceedings.

If the 21-year-old maintains his current form, his future may be written in the summer window story.

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