Arsenal could be set for a financial profit owing to the sell on clause included in Daniel Ballard’s contract as Everton eye a possible deal to bring the defender to Merseyside.
According to a report by FootballTransfers, Everton are said to have shown a concrete interests in Arsenal academy graduate now with Sunderland, Daniel Ballard as they look for a replacement for Jarrad Branthwaite.
With Jarrad Branthwaite linked with a move away from Everton, they would need a considerable replacement in the heart of the defence.
Daniel Ballard has made 33 appearances for Sunderland in the ongoing campaign. Sunderland are said to be asking for around £20 million for the services of the 24-year-old centre back.
Any potential transfer for Daniel Ballard should be good news for Arsenal. According to a report by Football.London, Arsenal held a significant sell-on clause when they sold Ballard in 2022.
Arsenal sold Ballard for only a mere £2 million but the sell-on amount should compound and make that sale more considerable. Although there are no exact details available about the percentage of clause included, you’d think that once his sale materialises from Sunderland the details are revealed.
Arsenal will be hoping for the financial windfall come summer as they look for a new ceiling raising striker and a midfielder.