Bloxwich Owl Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is wanted by a trio of Championship sides, according to the Daily Mail. The Everton central defender is being looked at by Blackburn, Sheffield Wednesday & Preston. Everton central defender Branthwaite joined Everton on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Carlisle United last January, for a fee of around £750,000. The defender made four Premier League appearances under Carlo Ancelotti towards the back end of last season, starting alongside Michael Keane in defence. But the 18-year-old has made only one appearance for the Toffees this season – lasting only 24 minutes in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Salford City in September. He’s now fit after returning from injury, and a loan move could be in the offing for him this month as he looks to get back up to speed. According to the Daily Mail, Preston, Blackburn and Sheffield Wednesday are interested in signing Branthwaite. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Would be an excellent signing which is exactly why we won’t get him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblack Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 can he play up front? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Thought this lad had already all but signed for Blackburn Rovers - sure I saw it on sky sports news last night. Not really sure why we would be after another central defender - surely our priority target is a striker or two, then a left back then some attacking flare in midfield. With Lees, Dunkley, JVA, Borner and Shaw if needed I think we have more than enough cover in this position. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Are we going to embark on another window, where we sign a few, but not for the positions we clearly need. How often do we do that 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Is it me or is it always 3 Championship clubs that are interested. Never 4 or 5. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbupperthongowl Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Loan with an option to buy in the summer I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrad_Branthwaite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch McLovin Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Would be a good signing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmJimmers Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Does he get injured constantly? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel The Tree Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Not for me 1) he wouldn't displace our 1st choice (senior) central defenders, and 2) if he was signed as cover then it would be a kick in the teeth for the likes of Brennan & Urhoghide 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I've never heard of this Joey Branflake chap until now, but I'll be gutted if we don't sign him. He seems perfect for me to hang all of my unreasonable and misguided hopes on. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, gurujuan said: Are we going to embark on another window, where we sign a few, but not for the positions we clearly need. How often do we do that The last 35 years. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy logics Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Are Blackburn the new Forest? We seem to be linked to all thsame players atm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adem Poric Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 He's a left footed footballing centre half who they got from Carlisle. He still looks a bit lightweight and needs a talker alongside him. I know a few Everton fans who rave about him but he's not getting in their team ahead of Mina, Holgate, Keane, Godfrey, etc. Would be a waste of money when we clearly need to strengthen other areas first. Although it was said it was a done deal to Blackburn the other day so i doubt we are in with a chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeakOwl Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Think with the injuries we do need a centre half, but would rather we bring Big Hec back. At least we know what we’re getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmigo Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Will be an interesting conversation with his agent. 'Jarrad - I know you are in the first team squad of one of the top Premier League clubs, being coached and managed by one of the most successful managers of all time, but Sheffield Wednesday are interested.' 'Thanks Mr Agent, tell me more - what style do they play, what is their plan, how much are they paying, who is the manager.?' Agent - ' Lets move on- Blackburn are interested Jarrad as well' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S72 Owl Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Unless JVA and Borner are out long term then we don’t really need another CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkstar Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Well, given that he forgot to remove a reference to 'rovers' in the main article I'm pretty sure this a just a cut and paste job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes or die Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Bloxwich Owl said: Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is wanted by a trio of Championship sides, according to the Daily Mail. The Everton central defender is being looked at by Blackburn, Sheffield Wednesday & Preston. Everton central defender Branthwaite joined Everton on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Carlisle United last January, for a fee of around £750,000. The defender made four Premier League appearances under Carlo Ancelotti towards the back end of last season, starting alongside Michael Keane in defence. But the 18-year-old has made only one appearance for the Toffees this season – lasting only 24 minutes in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Salford City in September. He’s now fit after returning from injury, and a loan move could be in the offing for him this month as he looks to get back up to speed. According to the Daily Mail, Preston, Blackburn and Sheffield Wednesday are interested in signing Branthwaite. Why on earth would anyone join our currently rudderless ship??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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