Tottenham set to sign Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to make a significant splash in the upcoming summer transfer window as they set their sights on Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. According to The Daily Mail, Branthwaite has emerged as Spurs’ top defensive target, and the North London club is reportedly preparing an official offer to secure his services.
The 22-year-old defender has been one of Everton’s standout performers, having played 86 matches for the club, during which he scored four goals and provided two assists. Branthwaite’s commanding presence, composure on the ball, and ability to read the game have attracted attention from several top Premier League sides over the past year. His versatility and maturity, despite his young age, make him an ideal fit for a Tottenham side looking to strengthen their backline ahead of a Champions League campaign next season.
While Everton are understandably reluctant to part with one of their most valuable assets, financial realities and the player’s ambitions may force their hand. The Merseyside club has placed a valuation of €80–85 million on Branthwaite, a figure that proved too steep for Manchester United last summer. United failed with three separate offers, as Everton held firm in their stance to keep the defender for at least another season.
Now, however, the circumstances may have shifted. Branthwaite is reportedly eager to take the next step in his career, with the prospect of Champions League football proving a strong incentive. Tottenham, having secured qualification for Europe’s top competition, may present the perfect opportunity for the young Englishman to showcase his talents on a bigger stage.
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On the international front, Branthwaite has begun to make his mark, having earned his first senior cap for England and previously appearing eight times for the England U21 squad. His inclusion in the senior setup is a testament to his rapid development and the potential seen in him by national team selectors. A move to a high-profile club like Tottenham, combined with regular European competition, could further solidify his place in Thomas Tuchel’s plans ahead of major international tournaments.
For Spurs, the acquisition of Branthwaite would be a statement of intent. Under the ex-manager Ange Postecoglou, the club has prioritized building a youthful, dynamic, and defensively solid squad capable of challenging both domestically and in Europe. With experienced defenders such as Cristian Romero already in the ranks, adding a talent like Branthwaite would enhance their options and offer long-term stability at the back.
Negotiations are expected to intensify in the coming days as Tottenham look to strike a deal. Whether Everton will hold firm on their valuation remains to be seen, but with Branthwaite keen on a move and Spurs determined to bolster their defence, this could be one of the summer’s marquee signings.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
