Manchester United fans are hopeful for a Jarrad Branthwaite transfer following Everton’s latest signing, Jake O’Brien. The Republic of Ireland defender has joined the Toffees from Lyon for £17 million on a four-year deal.

Branthwaite, 22, remains a top target for Erik ten Hag, and United fans see O’Brien’s arrival as a signal for Everton to release Branthwaite. Everton previously valued Branthwaite at £70 million, but Manchester United supporters are pushing for a deal. Branthwaite currently earns £40,000 a week at Everton, far less than the £160,000 a week he could make at United. If he stays, he will team up with O’Brien in Sean Dyche’s defense next season.

O’Brien, a 6ft 6in center-back, had a successful stint at Lyon, helping them secure a sixth-place finish in Ligue 1. O’Brien expressed his excitement about joining Everton, describing it as a “dream move,” while Dyche praised his potential to become a top player in the Premier League.

We have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland centre-back Jake O’Brien from Olympique Lyonnais for an undisclosed fee.

Welcome to Everton, Jake! 💙

— Everton (@Everton) July 30, 2024

Jarrad Branthwaite

This season he played in total 35 times for 3117 minutes for Premier League.

Jarrad Branthwaite scored 3 goals for Everton. He procured no assists. He received 8 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 15th in Premier League. In the last match Everton lost 3-0 against Coventry City.

Everton performance and stats

It will be Everton ended the league in the 15th position with 40 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 16 times. In its last match, Everton lost 2-1 against Arsenal.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 39 goals and conceding 49.​