Rising star Jarrad Branthwaite is poised to bid farewell to Goodison Park this summer, regardless of the club’s Premier League fate.
According to reports from GIVEMESPORT released on Thursday, 14th March, scouts from Manchester United have earmarked Branthwaite as a prime target for acquisition, branding him a “standout contender” for a switch to Old Trafford. The publication further noted that the talented central defender is eagerly eyeing a fresh challenge away from Merseyside as the current season draws to a close.
Branthwaite’s stellar performances have been a beacon of hope for Everton throughout the campaign, earning him a regular spot in manager Sean Dyche’s starting lineup. His partnership with seasoned campaigner James Tarkowski at the heart of the Toffees’ defense has been lauded, with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford providing solid support behind the defensive duo.
While Branthwaite’s emergence as a defensive stalwart has been a boon for Everton in the short term, it poses a potential dilemma for Dyche’s long-term plans as interest in the young defender continues to escalate.