Carlo Ancelotti reportedly wants Real Madrid to sign 21-year-old Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, a target for Chelsea and Manchester United.
According to Graeme Bailey on HITC, Jarrad Branthwaite is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti is driving the potential move for the 21-year-old centre-back. Meanwhile, the Everton prospect also features on the radar of Chelsea and Manchester United.
The Rise of Jarrad Branthwaite
Jarrad Branthwaite has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League this season. The Englishman took some time to get going at Everton after arriving from Carlisle United in January 2020. A loan move to PSV Eindhoven turned things around for him, and the youngster has become a mainstay at the back for Everton.
The 21-year-old has turned out 31 times thus far this term for Everton, chipping in with two goals. Meanwhile, Branthwaite’s progress at the Merseyside club has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Carlo Ancelotti is pushing Real Madrid to sign the player, with Chelsea and Manchester United also interested.
A Man in Demand
Branthwaite has been on Real Madrid’s radar for some time, with recent reports linking the club with him. Ancelotti is driving Los Blancos’ move for the English defender after working with him during their time together at Everton. So, with Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Nacho on the wrong side of 30, it behoves Real Madrid to invest in a centre-back.
As for Chelsea, the West London club will likely part ways with Thiago Silva in the summer transfer window. The veteran Brazilian defender’s departure will create a gaping hole in the defensive unit at Stamford Bridge. So, Chelsea should sign a top-class young central defender, with Jarrad Branthwaite emerging as a viable target.
The 21-year-old also features on Manchester United’s radar. With Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, and Victor Lindelof facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford, a young right-footed can be a solid addition to the squad. But Real Madrid’s presence in the equation complicates matters for Manchester United and Chelsea.
It is unclear if Real Madrid will launch the offensive for Branthwaite in the coming weeks and months. For now, Ancelotti is pushing Los Blancos to enter the race to sign him from Everton in the summer transfer window.
