Ornstein: But United’s proposal on the first official day of the window, far lower than Everton’s asking price, suggests they believe their Premier League counterparts might have to consider letting him go before the month ends. That figure appears to be out of United’s reach, so do they keep pushing or back off and focus on alternative targets? Will Everton be able to shift someone else or could their stance change?
Joyce: Everton believe that a successful deal would make them compliant with Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and consequently they would not have to sell Branthwaite for any less than their target fee.
Inews: Insiders believe that the terms of that deal – Dobbin is an academy graduate so represents “pure profit” – would virtually eradicate Everton’s PSR concerns and ease pressure on them to sell other players.
