Claim: Liverpool Targeting Jarrad Branthwaite
Reds Want to Sign Young Talent from Everton Amid Rival Interest
Seeking a possible successor for Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool is allegedly getting ready to push Manchester United for the signing of Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. The Daily Mail claims the Reds are looking at a January bid for the outstanding defender they thought about signing late in the summer transfer window.
Long fans of the twenty-one-year-old Branthwaite, Manchester United had two bids turned down by Everton during the summer. United has strengthened their defense since then by adding Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt, thus any more action for Branthwaite is probably going to be postponed until the next summer transfer season.
Liverpool’s Desperate Need to Land a Deal
Liverpool’s need to replace Virgil van Dijk, whose impact on the Reds’ backline has been crucial, could cause them to move quickly. When the window reopens early 2025, the Anfield team is allegedly ready to match Everton’s asking price and the defender’s pay expectations. Should Liverpool be able to satisfy the requirements, they might close a deal before United has still another chance to act.
The fight for Branthwaite’s signing could get hot since Liverpool wants to improve their defense and grab the young talent before their rivals do.
