‘Everton pull off absolutely massive Jarrad Branthwaite deal’ – fans explode
Everton are ready to put a stop to the speculation surrounding Jarrad Branthwaite’s future in a move which has shocked their fans.
Branthwaite has been the jewel in Everton‘s crown for the past two seasons and attracted transfer interest since his first-team breakthrough in 2022–23, with several Premier League big-hitters keen.
Man United are big fans of Branthwaite and saw several “derisory” bids rejected by Everton last summer, but that hasn’t dampened their interest 12 months on after his performances for the Toffees last season.
Stefan Borson tipped Everton to accept offers in the region of £60million for Branthwaite this summer, but Chelsea’s interest in the 23-year-old has been met with even more resistance by Everton so far.
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Branthwaite has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)
Branthwaite ‘close’ to new contract after Everton breakthrough
Everton have so far rebuffed Chelsea’s efforts to tempt Branthwaite with the offer of Champions League next season, and looked instead to tie their star centre-back down to a new contract on Merseyside.
Former Man United scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 24 June that Everton were “confident” in their attempt to sign Branthwaite up to a long-term deal, and that attitude is now set to pay dividends.
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Sky Sports‘ Lyall Thomas reported via X on 27 June that Everton were “close to finalising” Branthwaite’s new contract at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and that an announcement could be made in the next week.
Branthwaite is expected to sign a contract until 2030 and become the faces of a new-look Everton in a new home ground next season, and David Moyes‘ side look set to retain the England international.
Exclusive: #Everton close to finalising a new contract with Jarrad Branthwaite. Still some elements to agree but expected to re-sign for the club, possibly next wk. https://t.co/OzHTtF6aQx #EFC pic.twitter.com/K5sFMhdLYo
— Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall) June 27, 2025
Everton fans respond to Branthwaite news – ‘signing of the summer’
Brown told Football Insider in April that he fully expected Branthwaite to pen a new contract at Everton this summer, and the Friedkin Group look set to make a “huge” statement by re-signing the defender.
Toffees fans were unanimous in their praise of the club for “keeping our best player” for the next 12 months at least, though several accepted that Branthwaite could still be sold for big money next summer.
Everton’s previous £100million valuation of Branthwaite will now carry much more weight as the centre-back prepares to remain a Blue for the next five years, and any interest club will now have to stump up a huge fee to have any chance of signing him.
5 year deal for Branthwaite. Deal of the summer. Better than any signing we could or will make.
Absolute huge keeping our best player. Now build everything around him. pic.twitter.com/FWbQMWlrzz
— Doucs (@TheFrenchHench) June 27, 2025
Real statement from TFG to get this done. Now to recruit players to build around him.
— Ben Nickless (@NicklessBen) June 27, 2025
Signing Branthwaite on a longer deal – even if he stays for one more year is a hell of a statement. Hope we can do it. The lads ceiling is a joke
— Graeme (@graemeh1984) June 27, 2025
Branthwaite staying is massive. Locking down a future England starter with a long-term deal is the smartest move Everton could make this summer. Build the backline around him.
— Sophia (@ValourDiva) June 27, 2025
Getting Branthwaite over the line is massive for us
— RH (@RyanHalEFC) June 27, 2025
Fantastic that’s more like it!
— Gary Naven (@naven_gary) June 27, 2025
No matter who comes in this summer, Branthwaite would be the best signing we will make. Outstanding player https://t.co/7ctmOZk3Lu
— David Norris (@DayNogs) June 27, 2025
Massive this. Let’s hope it all goes through. He deserves to be up there with the best paid
— JayF78 (@F78Jay) June 27, 2025
Absolutely massive retaining Jarrad Branthwaite this summer, genuinely credit to all involved and TFG. Up the toffees 🔵
— Benj (@Benjwinst) June 27, 2025
Branthwaite signing a new long term deal is one of the best things we could have hoped for this summer isn’t it blues.
Going to be our absolute rock at the back for years to come 👏🔵 pic.twitter.com/3JiFKA5Gj2
— The_blue @EFC1878 (@The_Bluenose_) June 27, 2025
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