90 min have claimed that Everton are expected to turn down any approach from Tottenham Hotspur for Jarrad Branthwaite.
It has been well documented that Spurs are on the lookout for a centre-back in January, with several outlets over recent weeks claiming that Branthwaite is one of the names on the Lilywhites’ wishlist (Daily Mail).
The 20-year-old was exceptional on loan at PSV Eindhoven last season and has hit the ground running on his return to his parent club, having established himself as a mainstay in the Everton backline this season.
On November 23, TEAMtalk claimed that Spurs would have to battle Manchester United for the England Under-21 international, with the youngster alleged to have also emerged as a top target for the Red Devils.
Everton will not sell Branthwaite to Tottenham
90 min have now confirmed that Tottenham are indeed eyeing a move for Branthwaite but the outlet says that the centre-back is viewed as more of a ‘long-term target’ by North London rather than as a potential January target.
The publication goes on to add that the Toffees would ‘resist’ any move from the Lilywhites for the young defender next month.
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Tottenham would likely have to pay a huge fee (potentially north of £50m) to convince Everton to part ways with Branthwaite in January, given how well the youngster is progressing at his boyhood club at the moment.