Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer plans are yet to take off, but Daniel Levy could ignite them by offering one of their most expensive signings to bring in a top Premier League player.
The North London club are expecting a very busy summer window after qualifying for the Champions League and everything that follows that.
Spurs need to strengthen in several different departments of their squad, with forward areas and positions in midfield needing greater depth.
Uncertainty over Cristian Romero’s future means that they might need a new central defender and they have already been linked to a potentially perfect option.
Tottenham should offer Everton Richarlison in exchange for Jarrad Branthwaite
Tottenham Hotspur should be offering Everton Richarlison in exchange for Jarrad Branthwaite, with both clubs looking at each other’s players.
Tottenham are keen on Branthwaite given just how good the 22-year-old has been for the Toffees over recent seasons. The defender has just won Everton’s Young Player of the Season award.
The young defender could be the perfect replacement for Romero, given his brilliant athleticism and ability on the ball, two qualities which the Argentine also possesses.
Branthwaite, who is valued at £75m, has become one of the best defenders in the Premier League at Everton and could be a great signing for the Lilywhites.
David Moyes’ side could also profit from the deal by re-signing Richarlison, who’s a top target for Everton this summer. Spurs paid £60m to sign Richarlison back in the summer of 2022.
TBR Football understands that the Merseyside club have offered the 27-year-old a guaranteed starting spot next season at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Brazilian was a very popular figure at Goodison Park and playing the first season at the new stadium for the Toffees would be rather special.
How does Jarrad Branthwaite compare to Cristian Romero?
Firstly, Branthwaite’s availability compared to Romero instantly gives him the upper hand over the World Cup winner.
The England international made 30 league appearances for Everton last season, meanwhile Romero featured on just 18 occasions.
The Everton defender leads the way in most departments, including duels won, tackles, fouls committed and more clean sheets.
Surprisingly, Romero actually has fewer cards than Branthwaite, with the Spurs man picking up just three bookings all season.