Everton set for January financial boost as Antonee Robinson sell-on clause emerges
Everton could be in line for a surprise financial boost this January, should a team decide to sign Antonee Robinson from Fulham, according to the Liverpool Echo.
The newspaper reported on its website on Wednesday (3 January) that the Toffees could benefit from any potential move this January, with Liverpool one team reportedly linked with signing the 26-year-old United States international [90Min, 27 December].
One clause means that Robinson’s former club Wigan would earn 20 per cent of any profit made by Fulham and in turn, Everton would receive over 33 per cent of any profit that Wigan make from that sell-on clause.
However, the report also suggested that a move to Anfield this month seems unlikely to occur, despite injuries to both Andy Roberston and Kostas Tsimikas.
The financial situation at Goodison Park remains incredibly uncertain as 777 Partners takeover still hangs in the balance, so any possible boost will be welcomed with open arms by Everton this month.
Director of football Kevin Thelwell has admitted that this transfer window is expected to be incredibly quiet on the blue half of Merseyside as the Toffees look to remain within financial fair play restrictions, but any fee received as part of Robinson’s sale could make a huge difference.
In the grand scheme of things, 33 per cent of Wigan’s 20 per cent sell-on clause is unlikely to be a massive fee. However, money is money and Everton cannot turn their nose up at what could still be a potential six-figure influx.
Whether Robinson will leave Craven Cottage this January remains to be seen, but there seem to be plenty of clubs interested in adding the 26-year-old to their ranks during the transfer window.
It’s not often Everton would like to see Liverpool strengthen, but it would help Sean Dyche’s side out this month.
