Tottenham want to sign Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite early in January transfer window
Tottenham want to sign a defender early in the January transfer window with Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite seen as a target, according to the Evening Standard.
Branthwaite penned a new long-term contract this season after breaking into the starting lineup under Sean Dyche following his loan spell at PSV Eindhoven last season.
He is now said to be a target to several Premier League sides including Manchester United and Spurs, but Ange Postecoglou wants a deal lined up to come in early in the transfer window and Branthwaite is one of the targets.
“Tottenham have joined the race to sign Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, as they prepare to enter the transfer market for a new centre-back in January,” they wrote.
“Spurs also have long-standing interest in Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly, while Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite are possible alternative targets.
“Postecoglou wants a new defensive signing lined up to come in early in January.”
No chance
Branthwaite is a brilliant young defender and his standing in the game among the best young talents is evident as he recently wore the captain’s armband for the Under-21 national team.
That’s the reason why the club moved so quickly to tie him down to a new long-term contract, because we’re well aware of how good he is and how hugely important he is to our future.
With the recent 10 point deduction the club are in a relegation battle now where we shouldn’t have been beforehand, and that makes holding on to all our best players in the upcoming transfer window even more important.
Our financial situation means that we’re always likely to be susceptible to a big-money bid catching our eye and changing our mind, but considering how much staying in the Premier League is worth it would have to be a mind-boggling amount.
For that reason there is no way this deal happens, right?
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