BOMBSHELL: “Not ruled OUT” Everton halfway successful in bolstering contract renewal of strong headed GEM who has been turning down contract extension…. Player will likely rule OUT Goodisom Park exist.
According to a report published on Friday (13 September), Everton is planning to hold discussions in the coming weeks to reward defender Jarrad Branthwaite for his progress at the club. The 22-year-old’s current contract runs until the summer of 2027, with the Toffees holding an option to extend it by an additional year, so there is no immediate urgency.
Everton is aware that they need to make a significant sale each year to maintain financial stability but will not sell their star players at reduced prices, as shown by their refusal to negotiate with Manchester United for Branthwaite.
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Although Everton has faced criticism for poor decisions in recent years, they deserve credit for sticking to their valuation of Branthwaite. Given the financial difficulties the club has experienced, it would have been understandable if they had sold one of their top assets to avoid further financial trouble or a potential points deduction.
Instead, Everton not only kept Branthwaite but are now considering offering him a new contract, which would likely increase his market value for future transfer windows.
Ideally, the club and player will reach an agreement soon, putting any transfer speculation to rest before the January window approaches. By the end of the Premier League season, Branthwaite’s value could rise even further.
In other Everton news, Chris Sutton recently had a heated exchange with an Everton fan during a live broadcast regarding a new verdict on Sean Dyche’s future at Goodison Park.