Everton is set to benefit from the savvy deals negotiated by former director of football Kevin Thelwell, who left the club over a year ago. Thelwell's decision to include sell-on clauses in deals has already yielded a profit of £3.5m from the sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona. The Englishman stepped down as Everton director of football when his contract expired at the end of the 2024-25 season.
What happened?
Thelwell swiftly took over as sporting director at Rangers, where he lasted less than six months before being sacked last November. He has since taken up a position with the English Football Association. Despite his departure from Everton, Thelwell's legacy continues to benefit the club.
Why it matters for Everton
The sell-on fees negotiated by Thelwell are a crucial aspect of Everton's transfer strategy. The club is set to profit from the sale of Youssef Chermiti, who was signed by Rangers for £8m upfront, plus £2m in add-ons. Goodison News reported earlier this year how Rangers rejected a £13m bid from Fenerbahce for Chermiti. An offer north of that will therefore be needed if he is to depart Glasgow this summer, you would imagine.
What comes next?
Everton will have encouragement over Iliman Ndiaye's future as Anthony Gordon's sale to Barcelona has sealed a £69.3m transfer. The club's current league standing is 9th in the Premier League, with 0 points scored and 0 conceded. Their next fixture is against Sunderland on February 20, 2027, at the Stadium of Light.
As the transfer window continues, Everton's transfer kitty is expected to grow further, thanks to the savvy deals negotiated by Thelwell. The club's ability to profit from sell-on fees is a testament to the former director of football's shrewdness. Every little counts, as they say, and it shows why Thelwell was so smart to include such clauses. The club's current goals this season stand at 0 scored, 0 conceded (0 goal difference).
