Everton Defenders Become Newcastle United And Manchester Duo

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is a fight for Newcastle United, MU, and City (X/@everton).

JAKARTA The name Jarrad Branthwaite has become a hot commodity in the summer transfer market. Everton's centre-back is said to be a fight for Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Manchester City.

After impressed during his loan with PSV Eindhoven, the 21-year-old has returned to Goodison Park to make 25 appearances as a starter in the 2023/2024 Premier League with two goals.

Despite the reduction in points in bringing Everton to 16th in the standings, the fact is that this Liverpool city rival has the fourth best defense at the top with Manchester United.

The tough backline of The Toffees cannot be separated from the role of Jarrad Branthwaite. This is what earned him a call from Gareth Southgate to the England national team and became the target of other clubs.

Despite signing a new contract in October 2024, Everton may have to sell one of their most valuable assets in the summer to comply with Premier League Profit and Sustainability regulations, especially after two breaches.

Everton coach Sean Dyche himself intends to maintain the player's services in the long term. However, he and the club management still think realisticly if any offers come in.

According to Football Transformers, Manchester United are ready to do everything they can to try to win the race for Brantwaite against their city rival Manchester City. Unfortunately, the Red Devils' rival is not only The Citizens.

Newcastle United is now also claimed to be considering the idea of submitting a proposal for the Brantwaite signature. However, The Magpies still have to take into account Premier League financial regulations.

The Toon Army coach, Eddie Howe, admitted that he needed at least one new centre-back at the start of next season given that mitigating Botman has the potential to miss out on the remainder of 2024 due to an ACL injury.

The report claims that Everton will seek at least 65 million pounds or around IDR 1.3 trillion for Jarrad Branthwaite for interested clubs in the summer.