How Real Madrid feel about Jarrad Branthwaite bid as Everton price tag emerges

Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite's future is once again in the headlines.

The 24-year-old has constantly been subject to speculation linking him with a Hill Dickinson Stadium exit.

Real Madrid are one of the sides who have been tracking the England ace, alongside Manchester United and Manchester City.

Branthwaite signed a five-year contract extension in 2025, which should theoretically keep him on Merseyside for the foreseeable future.

However, nothing is definite in football, and he may be tempted by the prospect of competing for the biggest honours.

The Spanish heavyweights' stance on the Blues star has been revealed in a new update.

What is Real Madrid's stance on Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite?

Everton are believed to have slapped an £80million price tag on their star man.

A report from Defensa Central on Thursday claims that Jose Mourinho's side know it will not be an easy task to sign Branthwaite.

It states that they consider the £80m mark to be too high, especially given their current options at centre-back.

It is understood that the 15-time Champions League winners are looking for a fourth-choice option, with Eder Militao, Dean Huijsen, and Ibrahima Konate in their ranks already.

Why Everton should not worry about Branthwaite exit

Blues fans should not be worrying about a possible Branthwaite exit anytime soon.

Fears may be elevated after Iliman Ndiaye joined City, which showed that the Friedkin Group are not afraid to sell their biggest stars, it is not the same situation

For starters, Branthwaite is contracted for a long time, whereas Ndiaye had refused several potential extensions.

Secondly, with Madrid's lack of interest given their centre-back situation, the other destinations may not be as attractive.

The Red Devils are below the Toffees in the league, and do not look like challenging for the biggest honours.

Meanwhile, the Citizens have plenty of question marks surrounding them at the moment, and are not as glamorous as they were with Pep Guardiola at the helm.

There is also the fact that they have Marc Guehi and Ruben Dias, who are two of the top defenders in English football, so Branthwaite would not be a guaranteed starter.

Staying with the L3 outfit may well be the best outcome for the Carlisle-born man and his hopes of making the England squad.