Everton 'need to tie down' £15m star at Goodison Park

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·6 June 2023

Everton 'need to tie down' £15m star at Goodison Park

Everton need to tie down young defender Jarrad Branthwaite to a new, long-term contract, journalist Paul Brown has told GIVEMESPORT.

After an impressive loan spell in Holland, there could be a first-team role for Branthwaite at Goodison Park.

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Everton recently decided not to take up the option to sign Conor Coady on a permanent deal for £4.5m, according to The Times.

Yerry Mina's contract has also expired, and he will now leave the club, meaning the Toffees are two centre-backs down heading into the summer.

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Branthwaite, who spent this season on loan at PSV Eindhoven, has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park.

According to the Daily Mail, PSV made a £15m bid to sign Branthwaite during the January transfer window, but the offer was rejected.

The same outlet, in a separate report, has claimed that Liverpool, AS Roma, and Manchester United are all keeping tabs on Branthwaite.

With interest from some big clubs, including the side who gave him a real chance in senior football in PSV, the Toffees may need to offer Branthwaite assurances that he's going to become a regular on Merseyside next season.

What has Brown said about Branthwaite?

Brown has suggested that Everton should look to tie Branthwaite down to a new contract heading into the next campaign.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said: "I think whatever Branthwaite's future is, they need to get him tied down to a longer deal. I do think he's proved on loan that he can be and actually when he's played for Everton, that he can be a useful member of that squad.

"Obviously, they're losing Yerry Mina, so that's one centre-back down. I think it's important that they bring Branthwaite back and give him some minutes. I think he could be a valuable contributor."