Speaking to GiveMeSport, journalist Paul Brown has delivered some worrying transfer news involving Everton.
The lowdown: Big name exit coming?
As the Toffees suffer a disappointing 2021/22 campaign attempting to stave off the threat of relegation, there could be more issues coming when the summer transfer window opens.
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Newly appointed manager Frank Lampard may face a battle to keep hold of Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin as both forwards are linked with a move away from Goodison Park.
With the end of the season now in sight, it appears that the reality of losing a star name could also be coming into view...
The latest: Brown issues exit warning
Speaking to GMS, the journalist claims it's 'inevitable' that one of Calvert-Lewin or Richarlison leaves Merseyside due to their financial situation.
Brown explained: “It’s inevitable that one of them goes because the financial position the club finds itself in is so dire that they know they have to sell someone to generate some revenue.”
Despite the financial constraints, Everton were able to add Vitaliy Mykolenko, Nathan Patterson and Dele Alli in the January transfer window following the departure of Lucas Digne to Aston Villa for £25million (Sky Sports).
The verdict: Worrying times ahead
Should Premier League football be secured for next term Lampard is going to want to strengthen the squad with the likes of Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin in situ.
Albeit both players have struggled with injuries this term, the pair have still managed a combined 10 goals across all competitions and would undoubtedly be key members of any necessary rebuild on the Blue half of Merseyside.
However, should a sale indeed be the only possible outcome, then the club's hierarchy must do everything in its power to ensure that they receive the best fee for either of its two most prized assets in order to find suitable replacements.
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