Lampard potentially heading for his biggest Everton disaster yet over £112m-rated trio - opinion

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left Everton in a precarious position, following sanctions from the UK and EU on the club’s main sponsor Alisher Usmanov, leading to the suspension of the club’s dealings with his businesses.

While the squad, or the plans for the new stadium, reportedly haven’t been affected by the sanctions of Usmanov, the Daily Mail have reported that clubs could look to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding their financial situation by potentially luring key players Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jordan Pickford for potentially cheaper than what they would usually be worth.

Transfermarkt rate the trio at just under £113m, with Richarlison being valued at £49.5m, Calvert-Lewin at £40.5m and England number one Pickford at £22.5m, but Everton manager Frank Lampard will surely be desperate to not sell any of them on the cheap, if at all.

Brazil international Richarlison, who is interesting the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, has had a direct involvement in seven Premier League goals this season, having played just 17 games. He has also been thoroughly impressive with his work rate on the pressing side of his game, ranking in the top 3% among forwards for pressures per 90 (21.96) across Europe’s top five leagues and continental competitions.

Meanwhile, England striker Calvert-Lewin – who is reportedly catching the eyes of Newcastle United and Manchester United – is a unique talent, standing at 6 foot 2 but possessing superb athleticism with a phenomenal jumping reach. That is evident in the fact that he ranks in the top 11% for aerial duels won per 90 with 4.9, as well as ranking in the top 19% for expected goals per 90, with 0.56.

Finally, Pickford – who has been a transfer target for