Everton: Jarrad Branthwaite exit stance emerges as Manchester United scouts in action
Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite will leave Goodison Park this summer regardless of whether or not the club get relegated.
That is according to GIVEMESPORT, with the publication reporting on Thursday (14 March) that Red Devils scouts have identified the ace as a “standout contender” to move to Old Trafford.
GIVEMESPORT added that the central defender is keen on a new challenge away from Goodison Park come the end of the season.
Is Everton ace Jarrad Branthwaite heading to Manchester United?
Branthwaite has been superb for the Toffees this season, with the young defender a regular presence under manager Sean Dyche.
He has formed a fine partnership with the more experienced James Tarkowski at centre-back, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford also impressing behind the duo.
But the performances of Branthwaite, while a positive right now, could be a negative for Dyche in the long-term, with the defender seemingly attracting plenty of interest.
Such interest has spilled into international football, with England manager Gareth Southgate including him in the latest Three Lions squad.
Whether he gets time on the pitch in the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium later this month remains to be seen, but it is certainly another step in the right direction for the Goodison Park star.
Everton are in real trouble of Premier League relegation once more this season, but it may just be the case that they lose Branthwaite regardless of their final position in the table.
In other Everton news, a talkSPORT pundit has mooted an Erik ten Hag sack at Manchester United despite their recent win over the Toffees.
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