Liverpool are considering signing Jarrad Branthwaite for next year
Liverpool Captain Virgil van Dijk has less than 12 months left on his contract at Anfield. The Dutchman has yet to sit down to agree a new deal with the Reds and it is not ruled out that he could leave the club as a free agent next year to pocket a windfall in Saudi Arabia in the twilight of his career.
In that sense, Transfers has reported that the Reds are already planning the signing of a central defender for next year and have identified a target among their 'eternal rivals', Evertonby Jarrad Branthwaite.
The Englishman was in Liverpool and Manchester UnitedThe player was on Everton's radar earlier this summer but Everton's valuation of £80m was a deterrent in both clubs pursuing his signature, according to the report.
However, with the Toffees relegation candidates for another season and their financial problems showing no relief, Anfield residents are planning an assault on Goodison Park next year.
A justified investment for Branthwaite's calibre
Branthwaite, despite playing for one of the Premier LeagueThe Englishman, considered one of the worst teams statistically, is one of the best players in the top flight of English football in his position and a move to a bigger club is on the horizon for him.
Signings He added that the chance to join the Reds would be “tempting” for the 22-year-old as it would give him the opportunity to compete in European leagues and add trophies to his repertoire.
Having invested generously in Van Dijk, it looks like Liverpool will have to pay around £80m to sign Branthwaite as his replacement, but it could be money well spent.
The Everton superstar not only has experience playing in the Premier League, but with a calm mentality and great physical prowess, he has everything it takes to replace one of Liverpool's greatest ever players.
Branthwaite's contract at Everton runs until June 2027, so next year is his best chance to dictate terms for him at the club. transfer window, but with a dire financial situation, it remains to be seen how much money would be needed to break the Toffees' hold on the defender.
