Earlier this month, FootballTransfers indicated that Manchester United were in a strong position to secure the services of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite as they seek to strengthen their defensive line for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Now, according to the Daily Mail, Manchester United could face competition from both Manchester City and the La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid in their pursuit of the talented English defender. Branthwaite currently holds a release clause of £60m (€70m) in his existing contract.

During the 2023/24 season, Branthwaite featured in 31 matches across various competitions and showcased consistent performances for Everton, despite the club’s placement in the lower half of the league table.

At 21 years old, Branthwaite received his first call-up to the England national team ahead of the March international friendlies, potentially marking his debut for The Three Lions on Tuesday against Belgium at Wembley.

Jarrad Branthwaite

This season he played in total 25 times for 2250 minutes for Premier League.

Jarrad Branthwaite scored 2 goals for Everton. He procured no assists. He received 7 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 16th in Premier League. In the last match Everton lost 2-0 against Manchester United. The next match in Premier League will be against AFC Bournemouth.

Everton performance and stats

Everton is currently 16th in the Premier League with 25 points.

In the last 28 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 13 times. In its last match, Everton lost 2-0 against Manchester United.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 29 goals and conceding 39.​

Everton will play the next match in Premier League against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday 30th of March in Bournemouth.​

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester City performance and stats

Manchester City is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 63 points.

In the last 28 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester City drawn 1-1 against Liverpool.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 63 goals and conceding 28.​

Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Arsenal on Saturday 30th of March in Manchester.​

Real Madrid performance and stats

Real Madrid is currently 1st in the La Liga with 72 points.

In the last 29 games, it has won 22 times, drawn 6 times, and lost once. In its last match, Real Madrid won 2-4 against Osasuna.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 64 goals and conceding 20.​