Jarrad Branthwaite wants to end PSV loan in January as Everton negotiate
Jarrad Branthwaite is keen to return to Everton in January as he wants his loan deal at PSV Eindhoven to end, according to Calcio Mercato.
The 20-year-old went to the Eredivisie side in the hope of playing regular football that was deserting him at Goodison Park but he has only played eight league matches all season.
Jose Mourinho’s Roma are one club keen on signing the England youth international but there is also interest from a number of other Premier League clubs.
Everton still hold the right to terminate the loan agreement six months early if they and the player want it to happen [Voetbal International] but PSV Eindhoven want to keep him in Holland.
Marcel Brands, former Toffees director of football, was a key person in making the loan happen in his new role in the Netherlands but Ruud van Nistelrooy has not given him the game time he expected.
Huge talent
If van Nistelrooy had given him the chance to play a number of games in a row, he would see that he is far better than any central defenders he currently has at the Philips Stadium.
Everton themselves are guilty of not giving him the freedom or time to flourish in the first team and often replace him after one or two matches and force him back onto the bench and into the shadows.
Frank Lampard might not be in a position to take such a risk with the Toffees only above the relegation zone on goal difference but he has to have an eye on getting him into the fold either this season or next.
A Championship loan is probably the ideal move for him in January where he should be a guaranteed starter every week when fit and available.
But that requires Everton being quick to cancel the loan agreement with PSV when they are allowed to do so and get him talking to clubs as soon as possible so he can pick his ideal destination.