Jarrad Branthwaite says player Tottenham sold was his toughest ever opponent | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur summer target Jarrad Branthwaite has admitted Harry Kane was the toughest opponent he has come up against.

Speculation remains hanging over the future of the centre-back at Everton with a number of clubs said to be interested in him.

And it seems the England captain and Spurs record goalscorer has left a lasting impression on the 21-year-old defender.

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Tottenham interested in Branthwaite

According to some reports, Tottenham are alongside Manchester United in holding an interest in the young Englishman ahead of the summer.

However, the Toffees are not looking to let Branthwaite go for anything short of a huge fee with £75m believed to be slapped on the youngster.

Branthwaite has now played three times against Spurs and even found the back of the net in his latest game against the Lilywhites.

But speaking on Everton’s TikTok account, the 21-year-old claimed it was his previous experiences of playing up against Harry Kane which provided him his toughest challenge.

In the only game played against Kane, the England captain was able to find the back of the net twice as Spurs won 5-0.

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Branthwaite on a list of targets

It is apparent further additions in the defensive department are on the radar for the summer window.

Radu Dragusin seems to be just the start of the reinforcements to be brought in for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.

The Spurs News have been told the Lilywhites are also in the market to add a versatile full-back to their squad, with a return for Kyle Walker-Peters not to be ruled out.

But a number of centre-backs are also being linked with a potential move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the coming transfer window.

Edmond Tapsoba is a player believed to be on the club’s radar as Spurs are said to be taking a good look at Bayer Leverkusen’s defenders.

But the Lilywhites are also keeping their eye on potential free agents for the summer with Lloyd Kelly and Tosin Adarabioyo said to be players being monitored.

There is still a number of months before the window opens and it will be interesting to see what level of finances may be put forward for a new centre-back.