Tottenham are hoping to convince Jarrad Branthwaite to replace Cristian Romero in the summer, although a deal could be challenging to execute.
According to Fichajes, Tottenham are considering Jarrad Branthwaite among a host of other targets to replace Cristian Romero. The latter’s future at the club has come under question especially if Spurs fails to make it to the Champions League next season.
Tottenham could face a few difficult decisions ahead of the summer, especially with the future of Cristian Romero. The Argentine is reportedly assessing his options ahead of the close season with Spurs unlikely to make next season’s Champions League unless they win the Europa League, which remains a long shot.
Romero may consider his future given there’s a lot of chatter in the media about outside interest. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are keen, with the player not particularly giving signs of signing a new contract in north London.
Tottenham are planning for the worst and already considering many names should a departure for Romero materialise in the summer. One of them happens to be Jarrad Branthwaite, although the operation is considered extremely challenging given Everton are planning on offering him a new deal.
The Toffees are planning to keep him at the club as they embark on a fresh journey with a brand-new stadium on the horizon. Branthwaite is not showing any signs of wanting to leave at this stage, while the Toffees are likely to demand a humungous asking price to sell their key defender.
Will Tottenham sign Jarrad Branthwaite?
The chances of Tottenham signing Branthwaite are very low right now given the circumstance surrounding the 22-year-old defender. Meanwhile, they are not alone in the race, as Manchester United have considered signing the defender for a long time, although they might need Champions League football to lure him to Old Trafford.
The idea of Champions League football may not only come from the sporting side but also from the financial point of view as the Red Devils will rely on the extra cash injection from the competition to pay Braithwaite’s huge asking price. As for Spurs, their potential lack of top-tier European football may play a role in this pursuit, as Branthwaite is widely expected to stay put at Everton in the summer.
