Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is apparently being watched by Manchester City as he keeps making an impression on Merseyside.
With first place in the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champions League, Pep Guardiola’s team is currently chasing back-to-back trebles.
Pep Guardiola’s team appears to be getting into full gear as the season draws to a close after a disappointing start to the campaign in comparison to their high expectations.
It is rare to criticize the triple winners this season, even when they are leading the Premier League by just one point.
Despite being the third-best defense in the division, their defense has appeared a little poorer than it did during the previous year.
Following their summer €90 million investment in Josko Gvardiol, Manchester City is purportedly keeping an eye on the progress of another youthful defender, Branthwaite.
Manchester City monitoring Jarrad Branthwaite
The English centre-back has caught the eye of a lot of top teams in England including Manchester United as his consistent performances have kept Sean Dyche’s men afloat despite their points deduction.
According to a report from the Daily Mail, Everton would want in excess of £60 million for the 21-year-old with Man City viewing him as a similar profile to that of John Stones.
Currently thriving under Guardiola, Stones made the move from Everton in 2016 for £47.5 million which has proven to be a bargain.
Branthwaite is set to make his international debut for England after being called up by Gareth Southgate for the first time.
