Chelsea are reportedly weighing a major offer for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, but the Toffees are standing firm with a valuation that could exceed £75 million. The 23-year-old defender has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most promising talents, drawing interest from several top clubs including Tottenham and Manchester United.
Branthwaite played a key role in Everton’s defensive stability last season, helping the club finish with one of the best clean sheet records in the league. His partnership with James Tarkowski has been praised as one of the strongest in England, and manager David Moyes is determined to build the team around him.
Sources suggest that Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is keen to reinforce his backline and sees Branthwaite as a long-term solution. However, Everton’s new ownership under The Friedkin Group is prioritizing squad stability and has no intention of selling unless a massive bid is submitted.
With Branthwaite reportedly happy at Everton and talks of a contract extension underway, Chelsea may need to look elsewhere if they’re unwilling to meet the asking price.
Information based on reports from TeamTalk by Harry Watkinson - Original Source
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