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Everton have set a remarkably high price on Jarrad Branthwaite, indicating that selling him would necessitate a fee placing him among the most expensive centre-backs in the world.
The Merseyside club is keen to keep the 21-year-old, who is happy at Goodison Park. At the same time, they are negotiating a new contract with Dominic Calvert-Lewin to retain key players crucial to Sean Dyche’s squad.
Branthwaite’s impressive development has attracted interest from several clubs, including Manchester United. His participation in Gareth Southgate’s 33-man training group suggests a potential inclusion in England’s squad for Euro 2024.
Everton’s valuation of Branthwaite is in the range of the £80 million Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire in 2019, the £77 million Manchester City spent on Josko Gvardiol last summer, and the £70 million Chelsea paid for Wesley Fofana two years ago.
Despite facing financial challenges and uncertainty over ownership—with a potential sale to American investors 777 Partners possibly falling through—Everton insists they are not in a hurry to sell players. Any decision to let Branthwaite go would require a significant offer.
Branthwaite, who joined from Carlisle and was voted Everton’s Players’ Player of the Year, signed a four-year contract last October.
Meanwhile, Everton is also working to extend the contract of striker Calvert-Lewin, whose current deal ends next summer. They are negotiating to avoid losing the England international on a free transfer.
After struggling with injuries for two seasons, Calvert-Lewin made 39 appearances last season. He endured a 23-game goal drought but finished the season with eight goals, including one in the 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Liverpool.
