According to a report by TEAMtalk, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton in the summer transfer window. However, the Toffees are keen on keeping the English international at the club by tying him to a new deal. The youngster is ready to commit his long-term future to the Merseyside outfit.
Jarrad Branthwaite has established himself as one of the best young players in the Premier League in the last two seasons. The Englishman has been with Everton since 2021 but did not establish a foothold in the first-team squad until he returned from a productive loan spell with PSV Eindhoven in the 2022/23 season.
The 22-year-old has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for Everton while chipping in with four goals and two assists, with his exploits also helping him break into his national squad. Meanwhile, Branthwaite’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
The English international has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time. The continued interest is perplexing, considering Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro have been top-class additions to the central defensive unit. So, unless the Red Devils offload Harry Maguire, they do not need another centre-back. Nevertheless, Branthwaite is on Manchester United’s radar.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Jarrad Branthwaite is understandable. Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile face an uncertain future at the West London club, and the two French defenders may depart from Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window. So, Branthwaite is a viable target for Chelsea.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, Cristian Romero faces an uncertain future at the North London club amid his links with Atletico Madrid. So, Tottenham must scour the market for a long-term replacement, with Branthwaite emerging as a target. However, the 22-year-old Englishman is ready to commit his long-term future to Everton.
The Toffees have opened talks with Branthwaite’s camp over a new contract. So, a summer exit may not be on the cards, with the English defender committed to Everton, meaning Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham must look elsewhere.
