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Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are keeping an eye on Jarrad Branthwaite, the key player in Everton’s defense.
Jarrad Branthwaite’s consistent performances at Everton have established him as one of the best young defenders in the Premier League, and as a result there is a lot of interest in his future.
According to a report in the Daily Mail, Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are keen to sign the England international. All three clubs have their eyes on him and a move could begin in the summer if one of their key defenders leaves.
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Jarrard Branthwaite could leave the club £70m
The Toffees want to keep him around for years to come, but they would also be willing to let him leave. 70 million pounds. After an impressive loan spell with PSV Eindhoven in the 2022/23 season, he made an extended appearance in Everton’s first team and hasn’t looked back since.
But things haven’t been much better for him over the past 12 months. He was sidelined with a hamstring injury, which limited him to just 10 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Despite struggling with injuries recently, interest in his services remains very high.
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European giants could compete for Branthwaite
Three clubs are interested in his services: Manchester United, Manchester City and Bayern Munich. With Kim Min-jae’s future uncertain, the German giants consider him an ideal replacement.
On the other hand, he has been on United’s wishlist for a long time. and With Harry Maguire in the final stages of his career and Matthijs de Ligt struggling to stay fit, investing in the 23-year-old would make a lot of sense.
City have also long been interested in his services. There is a possibility of a transfer if Ruben Diaz leaves the club. club. All three clubs are monitoring him and want to add him to their ranks, but it remains to be seen whether they intend to accede to Everton’s request.
