Club slap £100m price tag on ‘Rolls Royce’ Newcastle target as Spurs & Man Utd join race

Last month, we spoke exclusively to Football Transfers correspondent Steve Kay on Newcastle’s serious interest in Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite.

He told us that the towering 21-year-old had been identified as one of Eddie Howe’s leading targets, with the England U21 international seen as an ideal long-term partner for Sven Botman due to his pace, potential and ability with both feet.

Today there’s been an update from North-East reporter Mark Douglas, with iNews told that Everton will demand a staggering £100m for the defender following interest from Man Utd, Spurs and Borussia Dortmund.

So, it seems we’ll face real competition for Branthwaite should we pursue a deal, although I can’t see us – or anyone for that matter – matching the reported asking price.

The 6ft 5′ Englishman can play as a left or right-sided centre-back and impressed at left-back in Everton’s Carabao Cup defeat to Fulham last night. He’s also played a big role in their superb run of form since that 10-point deduction, helping them keep four-straight clean sheets in the league.

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Author : Olly Hawkins

Publish date : 2023-12-20 15:19:04

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