Manchester United and Real Madrid have been linked with a move for 22-year-old Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in recent months.
Jarrad Branthwaite has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the Premier League, and his performances have attracted the attention of the top clubs. However, a report by TEAMtalk has stated that Everton are ready to turn down approaches for the £75 million-rated defender.
The development will come as a major blow for Manchester United and Real Madrid, who were hoping to sign the player. The 22-year-old is a prodigious talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a world-class defender with the right guidance and coaching. He could have been a key player for Manchester United.
The Red Devils need to bring in a quality central defender who can replace Harry Maguire in the long run, and Branthwaite would have been a quality addition. The Englishman is well-settled in the Premier League and he could make an instant impact at Manchester United. The 22-year-old defender will want to join a big club capable of pushing for trophies, and the opportunity to move to Manchester United will be quite attractive for him.
Real Madrid keen on Branthwaite
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on his development as well, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for the English defender. They need to bring in long-term alternatives to ageing players like Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba. And the Everton star would be the ideal acquisition.
The opportunity to move to Real Madrid will be quite attractive for Branthwaite, and he would get to test himself at the highest level. They are widely regarded as the biggest club in the world, and they could help the 22-year-old push for Champions League titles and league titles.
Everton are determined to hold on to their prized young prospect, and it remains to be seen whether they can keep him at the club for the long term. The Englishman could be attracted to the idea of joining Manchester United or Real Madrid. If the 22-year-old decides to force an exit, it will be difficult for the Toffees to hold on to him. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Everton will be hoping to push for a top-half finish in the coming seasons. They need to hold on to their best players in order for that to happen. They cannot afford to sell their best defender if they want to do well in the coming seasons.
