Jarad Branthawaite of Everton during a friendly pre-season game. (Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite continues to be linked to travelling from the club, with top Premier League clubs keen on him.
The Fichajes report claims Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are enthusiastic about players. However, Everton labels players as not being sold. It will be interesting to see if any of the three English clubs will decide to test their resolve with offers in the coming months.
Branthwaite links to contract renewal.
Man United, Chelsea and Spurs are passionate about Jarrad Bluntwaite
The report says Manchester United are willing to file an offer of around £60 million to the defender. It is still unknown how the situation will develop. Everton has fought for survival in recent seasons. They need to keep the best players if they want to finish on the top half of the table.
Branthwaite is undoubtedly their best defender and selling him is a big mistake for the club. However, defenders can be drawn to the idea of joining a big club. Manchester United, Tottenham or Chelsea can offer a platform to compete in Europe in the coming seasons and fight for trophies.
Branthwaite can go ahead
Players can be attracted to the idea of participating. It will be interesting to see if the defenders have decided to force an exit in the coming months. The 23-year-old centre-back is entering the peak era of his career and he doesn’t want to waste them at the mid-table club. Ideally he aims to take the next step in his development and joins an elite club.
It is still unclear if Everton would like to sell the player if a substantial offer is offered.
Chelsea will need upgrades to Benoit Badiaseal and Axel Disazi. Meanwhile, the Spurs need more depth to support Christian Romero and Mickey Van de Ben. Branthwaite will be a great addition to both clubs. At Manchester United he was able to replace Harry Maguire in the future.
