Jarrad Branthwaite ready to test himself at new club in crushing Everton blow
Jarrad Branthwaite could be in line to depart Everton to test himself at a new level.
The England international has been superb since becoming a regular starter at Goodison Park, forming an excellent partnership with James Tarkowski at the back.
Given his qualities at just 22 years old, it is no surprise that there are multiple interested parties for the defender who could be on the move in the summer.
The latest development could see the centre-back force through a move in what would represent a devastating blow for David Moyes.
Jarrad Branthwaite could leave Everton for Real Madrid
As a left-footed central defender, the former Carlisle man is always going to be in high demand especially after what has been multiple excellent seasons in the Premier League.
This saw Manchester United table multiple bids last summer but Branthwaite remained in L4, but will once again be subject to interest in the coming months.
The Daily Mail have reported (19 February) that the Englishman is being monitored by Real Madrid with a link-up with Carlo Ancelotti on the cards.
It was the five-time Champions League-winning coach who gave the centre half his debut at Goodison whose contract expires at Goodison in 2027.
The Toffees are yet to open talks over a new deal for the former PSV loanee who wants to test himself at the highest level as soon as possible and may find a move to the Bernabeu too good to turn down.
Everton could lose Jarrad Branthwaite in devastating summer transfer
There is no doubt that the finances that a deal for the defender could bring in for the Toffees could allow for many key transfers under the Friedkins.
With that being said, Branthwaite represents the future of the Toffees, especially with the move to the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium on the cards.
It will certainly be interesting to see what the Englishman decides to do when the transfer window opens as there is every chance he could force through a move.
Not many supporters would begrudge him moving on, especially when a chance to play for arguably the biggest side in the world in Real Madrid is on the table.