Seems it’s time for another episode of “Where’s Jarrad going?” as a slew of clickbait sites vie with each other to predict the future of Everton’s bright young centre-back when the transfer window opens in the summer.
CaughtOffside favour the Real Madrid connection provided by Carlo Ancelotti and his well-known admiration for the Cumbrian giant, boldly stating that “Jarrad Branthwaite could move to Real Madrid”.
Real Madrid are keen to sign a new centre-back this summer amid an injury crisis in defence and Jarrad Branthwaite has been discussed, TEAMtalk claims, but there has been no concrete approach to the player or Everton about a transfer
Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti gave Branthwaite his Premier League debut when he was Everton’s manager.
Meanwhile, The Hard Tackle regurgitates the now stale claim that both Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in signing the Everton star.
The club are believed to value Branthwaite at over £70M. The defender is under contract until 2027, but the club are thought to be considering opening talks aimed at extending an improved deal for Jarrad to consider, so they remain in a strong negotiating position to rebuff other clubs and retain the excellent defender as they look to rebuild a better side in the summer.