Jarrad Branthwaite is one of the latest names to be linked with a transfer to Manchester United over the summer transfer window.
Erik ten Hag has a potentially busy few months ahead when it comes to transforming his squad for the coming Premier League season.
The Manchester United manager is set to take the team into the new campaign – with victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final booking them a place in the Europa League.
That is despite some concerns over the previous season as a whole, with a disappointing eighth-placed finish recorded.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival, there’s set to be plenty of change to transform that disappointment, not least when it comes to the players.
Plenty of exits are expected, but some incomings could be on the cards too, with Jarrad Branthwaite among the names linked with a switch.
So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about the Everton and England star.
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Jarrad Branthwaite age and height
Branthwaite was born on June 27th, 2002, which makes him 21 years old at the time of writing and still at the beginning of his professional football career.
The Everton star is relatively tall, coming in at approximately 1.95 metres in height or six foot, five inches in total.
Where is Branthwaite from?
Branthwaite was born in Wigton, a town in Cumbria, located in the north-west of England where he grew up.
His time in the surrounding areas saw his first steps into football, with time spent at Carlisle United before he joined the Toffees.
What position does Branthwaite play?
Since breaking through at Everton, Branthwaite has predominantly played as a centre-back, forming a solid pairing with James Tarkowski at the back.
His impressive performances in the role have seen him linked with some big potential transfers as well as making his way onto the radar of the England national team setup.
Is Jarrad Branthwaite left-footed or right-footed?
Branthwaite is left-footed and often plays on the left side of a centre-back pairing at Everton.
This stronger foot allows him to create new passing angles when playing out of defence that may be shut off to a right-footed defender playing on the other side.
However, he is more than comfortable using his right foot as well.
Jarrad Branthwaite playing style
A modern centre-back faces plenty of challenges in how football is played, with more emphasis on their skills in possession as well as out of possession.
Branthwaite possesses all of the attributes that make up the best defenders in the game, showing plenty of aggression without the ball, as well as an aerial ability that also makes it tough to beat from set-pieces.
When he is on the ball, the 21-year-old is calmness personified, able to distribute comfortably with both feet and open up angles to start the attack from the back.
Jarrad Branthwaite to Manchester United transfer
It comes as little surprise that breakthrough performances from Branthwaite have seen him linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Manchester United are the latest team on the radar, as The Times reported on 13/06/2024 that personal terms have already been agreed with the defender for a transfer switch.
The wages agreed to are claimed to be in the region of £150,000-to-£160,000-a-week.
Jarrad Branthwaite transfer value
According to CIES Football Observatory, Branthwaite is currently worth €40million [£33.7million] in the market.
However, according to the report from The Times, Everton are expected to hold out for £70million in return, so it remains to be seen if United will match that asking price or negotiate a different offer.
Sell-on clause in Jarrad Branthwaite deal
Branthwaite does have a sell-on clause in his contract that will see his former club, Carlisle United, bag a huge potential windfall.
According to reports from i News, the Cumbrian side could be set to net as much as 15% of the overall fee that Everton land for the defender.
How much does Jarrad Branthwaite earn?
According to a report from Capology, Branthwaite currently earns £35,000-per-week or a salary of £1,820,000.
The defender extended his contract with Everton in October 2023, which runs until June 30th, 2027.