For years now, Everton’s bargaining position has been constantly dictated by their financial turmoil. An inability to spend, and a lack of defence when it comes to keeping their top talent, has seen the likes of Richarlison and Anthony Gordon sold with little replacement. And when Kevin Thelwell came out and spoke to the fans earlier this year, they feared the worst was set to repeat itself. The director of football warned Evertonians that major sales could be on the horizon, and instantly all eyes looked towards Jarrad Branthwaite, Amadou Onana and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. However, the club hav…