How Everton feel about Carlo Ancelotti trying to prise Jarrad Branthwaite away to Real Madrid

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Everton fans are very much hoping that Jarrad Branthwaite will still be around at the club beyond the summer.

There will be a lot of changes later this year as The Friedkin Group oversee their first big transfer window as new owners.

Several players stand to leave as free agents at the moment, and loanees will also be heading back to their parent clubs.

But there is potential for players to be sold as well, and one player who’s attracted a lot of attention since becoming a regular in the first-team is Jarrad Branthwaite.

Branthwaite is possibly the Everton player with the highest ceiling of all right now, and lots of big clubs have been credited with an interest in him.

Real Madrid are interested in Branthwaite and the Carlo Ancelotti factor will likely make some Evertonians nervous this summer.

But one claim has been made today that might make some feel a bit better.

Real Madrid eyeing cheaper alternative to Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite

Branthwaite has previously talked up playing in the Premier League, which may well point to where his head is at.

But at the end of the day, Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world, and are being managed by one of the greatest managers ever.

But there are a few suggestions today that Everton may well be hanging on to Branthwaite this summer.

Firstly, it’s stated that Real Madrid sources feel that Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur could be a cheaper alternative to Branthwaite, who is valued around £70 million by Everton.

And secondly, there is word on Everton’s actual stance right now.

While there remains deep respect for Ancelotti, Everton ‘feel in control of the situation’, and are ‘determined’ to keep Branthwaite.

Furthermore, it’s suggested ‘Everton feel they are PSR compliant’ heading into the summer, which puts the club in a strong position over Branthwaite.

Everton should be getting Branthwaite tied down to new contract

It’s starting to feel like Everton could successfully keep Branthwaite out of Real Madrid’s clutches this summer.

it would be such a big boost to keep hold of him, because he clearly has all the tools to become a world-class central defender.

Everton are moving into their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season and a new era will begin.

Keeping Branthwaite sends out the right kind of message at the start of this new era, so hopefully the Toffees do indeed keep hold of him.

Everton are yet to open talks with Branthwaite over a new contract, and that needs to change soon. Getting him to commit his long-term future really would be massive for the club.