Unexpected Everton windfall could now see Dan Friedkin bankroll ‘aggressive’ January move

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Everton’s January transfer window could now be set to receive an unexpected boost when it comes to PSR.

January will provide Sean Dyche with the hope of seeing his side bolstered with some new faces given their struggles.

It has not been the start to the 2024/25 campaign which anyone at Everton will have hoped for as they could find themselves in the bottom three by the end of the weekend.

The Friedkin Group are eyeing two new signings this month but are going to have to be cautious of their PSR stance.

Farhad Moshiri’s time on Merseyside has provided some obstacles for the Toffees to overcome off the pitch.

But there could be an unexpected financial boost set to arrive at Goodison Park.

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Everton hold Ben Godfrey sell-on clause with Atalanta

It has been claimed former Everton defender Ben Godfrey is set to leave Atalanta having only signed for the Serie A side last summer.

It has now been suggested by the Liverpool Echo that Everton actually hold a sell-on clause in their deal with the Italian outfit for the defender.

It has not been the exit from Merseyside which Godfrey would have hoped for as he has struggled to pick up regular game time.

And it now seems as if a return to England could be on the cards with Premier League clubs showing an interest in Godfrey.

Everton may feel they done well to get £10m for Godfrey last summer, but receiving an unexpected windfall with potential sell-on clause incoming.

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Dan Friedkin could now be more aggressive in January

Speaking on the matter, TBR Football’s finance expert Adam Williams has told Everton News this could mean Dan Friedkin could potentially bankroll a more aggressive January window.

“If The Friedkin Group really want to make a statement signing, they can do some short term manoeuvring in terms of PSR and free up more headroom to spend more than would have been prudent in recent windows,” he said.

“So if The Friedkin Group are willing to bankroll it, they can make more aggressive moves in the short term because they can be offset by future revenues.

“How does this relate back to Godfrey? Well, for PSR and accountancy purposes, profit from player sales – or, in this case, sell on clauses – is booked immediately whereas fees paid are amortised, typically over five years.

“That means that even if the sell-on clause is worth £200,000 to Everton, they could then go and spend £1m and it would have a net neutral impact on their profit-and-loss account and therefore their PSR position.”