Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, and they could look to make an approach for him this week.
According to a report from Daily Mail, they are keen on the 22-year-old English defender, and he could be sold for a fee of around £70 million. The report further claims that the defender wants to compete in the UEFA Champions League, and Tottenham will be able to provide him with that platform.
Jarrad Branthwaite is an elite prospect
He is one of the best young defenders in the country, and signing him would represent a major coup for the north London club. They could lose Cristian Romero this summer, and Branthwaite would be the ideal replacement.
He has shown his ability with Everton, and this is the right time for him to take the next step in his career and join a club capable of winning trophies. Tottenham have recently won the UEFA Europa League, and they could be an attractive destination for the player.
Tottenham will need to pay up
The defender has been linked with multiple clubs over the last few months, and Tottenham will need to work hard to get the deal done. It will be interesting to see if they come forward with an approach for the player this week. Everton will not want to lose him easily. Tottenham will have to pay their asking price in order to get the deal done.
Even if he costs a premium this summer, the 22-year-old is a phenomenal talent for the bright future, and he could justify the investment in the long run. He has been labelled as a “really promising” defender by Vincent Kompany in the past.
With the right guidance, he could develop into a world-class defender in future.