The sale of Jarrad Branthwaite could be used to fund a summer rebuild at Everton, with clubs now lining up to tempt the star away from Goodison Park, according to Joe Thomas.
It is said that one way or another, Branthwaite will play a key role for the Toffees next season, whether that is as part of the squad or through his sale raising money for the club.
Branthwaite has been linked to the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Newcastle in recent weeks as rumours begin to hot up about his long-term future.
Writing for the Liverpool Echo [18 March], Thomas shared: “This week his progress was crowned with a first senior England call-up and few could argue it was deserved.
“Clubs are lining up to position themselves for a shot at signing Branthwaite in the summer but whatever happens, Everton will be stronger for his impact – whether that be as a central figure in a rebuild that must take place after this season, or whether through a major sale that helps to fund the club and potentially some of that overhaul.”
Will Jarrad Branthwaite leave Everton this summer?
Given the level and stature of clubs circling Branthwaite, particularly Real Madrid under the guidance of former Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti who is reportedly pushing for the deal, the defender is widely expected to leave the club this summer. It has also been reported that Manchester United view the defender as their top target and new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will look to bring him to Old Trafford regardless of ongoing speculation about the future of Erik ten Hag.With a fee between £70million and £100million having been reported, it would take some serious money to pry
Branthwaite away from Goodison Park in a deal which could prove beneficial to the club’s ongoing financial situation.
