Everton eyes more signings as sell‑on clauses boost finances

Everton has completed three permanent summer signings—midfielder Merlin Rohl, winger Tyrique George and Championship Player of the Season Hayden Hackney—and is seeking two additional deals before its opening league match on August 22. A right‑back is a priority, with names such as Raoul Bellanova and Ben White mentioned, and the club is also weighing a return for Jack Grealish once his injury issues are resolved.

The club’s transfer strategy also leverages sell‑on clauses. Past clauses generated £40 million from Anthony Gordon’s move to Newcastle United and an additional £3.6 million from the profit on his later Barcelona transfer. Everton stands to earn further fees from former players such as Youssef Chermiti and Lewis Dobbin, illustrating a growing financial benefit from its contract terms.