Everton Defender Is Gathering Interest From Manchester United: What Should Dyche Do?
French journalist Seb Ecrivain Foot tweeted that Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is attracting interest from Manchester United. It has been reported that the Red Devils hope to sign the English centre-back from the Merseyside club this summer.
Branthwaite’s Impressive Performance in Premier League Football
Branthwaite is having a good season at Goodison Park, where he has been responsible for a succession of impressive displays in the Toffees’ defence. This season, the English defensive ace has only scored one goal in 28 Everton outings across many competitions.
The 21-year-old has been a powerful presence in his half, with an average of 2.1 tackles, 1.8 interceptions, and 4.3 clearances per game in the Premier League. In the English top-flight, he distributed possession from the back with 79.4% accuracy (data via Whoscored).
Branthwaite’s contract at Goodison Park runs until the summer of 2027. However, Everton’s financial issues may compel Sean Dyche to sell him at the end of the season.
What should Everton manager Sean Dyche do with Branthwaite?
Branthwaite is an effective ball tackler who can timing his challenges to get the ball back for his team inside his half. When the opponent is on the offensive, he doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball, and his towering 1.95m frame allows him to overpower the opposition’s attackers in the air. The English superstar can play both centre-back positions and is a good ball-player.
Branthwaite is currently loving his football at the Merseyside club. He is still one of the first names on Sean Dyche’s teamsheet due to his consistency on defense.
At 21, the English prospect has the potential to become a world-class player in his position one day. However, the Merseyside club is currently in financial crisis, which may force Dyche to part ways with Branthwaite at the end of the season.
Dyche should explore all alternatives before making a decision on the defender’s future in the summer, as losing someone with his skill set would be a significant loss for the Toffees.
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