Liverpool will send scouts to follow up on the progress of PSV’s loan and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
This update comes courtesy of the Daily Mail with Roma and Manchester United also planning to keep an eye on the local star.
The Merseysiders are not said to be prioritizing a defensive signing for the next window with the midfielder in clear need of surgery following the slump in the form of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson and the imminent departures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby. Keita.
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It’s a discussion our recruiting team will need to have sooner rather than later, though, in case question marks continue to emerge around Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, as they have in recent weeks.
At 25, it may be too soon to part with the former, and we certainly hope that the latter, considered one of the best centre-backs in world football last season, can rediscover quality and reliability. he offered on a regular basis in 2021/22.
That said, it certainly doesn’t hurt to consider options outside the club, particularly when looking to preserve our homegrown numbers.
Standing at 6’5″, there is no doubt that Branthwaite would make an intimidating presence in the back line, if the player (and ourselves) are open to change.
However, with the arrival of new management in the form of Sean Dyche, Everton are unlikely to be hugely willing to let a talented young star go to their city rivals if they can help it.
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