Liverpool are reportedly preparing to swoop for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in January, potentially hijacking Manchester United’s pursuit of the player. United had a £50 million bid for the 22-year-old rejected over the summer and subsequently invested £100 million in defenders Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt.
However, with De Ligt struggling for form and Yoro sidelined with an injury until 2025, United may shift their focus to strengthening their attack. The Daily Mail indicates that Liverpool, who have long admired Branthwaite, could meet Everton’s £70 million valuation as the player is unlikely to extend his contract, which expires in June 2027.
Branthwaite enjoyed a breakout season last year and was included in Gareth Southgate’s provisional England squad for Euro 2024. He recently made his first appearance of the season, helping Everton secure their first win against Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, United’s Erik ten Hag faces mounting pressure, with speculation about his future growing following a poor start to the season.
Here is the skill highlight video of Jarrad Branthwaite.
Jarrad Branthwaite
Jarrad Branthwaite
EnglandThis season he played in total once for 90 minutes for Premier League.
Jarrad Branthwaite didn’t score any goal for Everton. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 16th in Premier League. In the last match Everton won 2-1 against Crystal Palace. The next match in Premier League will be against Newcastle United.
Everton performance and stats
Everton is currently 16th in the Premier League with 4 points.
In the last 6 games, it has won once, drew once, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Everton won 2-1 against Crystal Palace.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 7 goals and conceding 15.
Everton will play the next match in Premier League against Newcastle United on Saturday 5th of October in Liverpool. The prediction is Newcastle United winning the match.
