£80M defender tipped to secure Chelsea move by Friday – Blues already told ‘he perfect’
It has again been claimed that Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite could end up signing for Chelsea this summer, as reports have claimed that the Blues are still seeking to add a defender to the squad..
The London side could add a centre-back to their ranks this summer after Thiago Silva’s exit, and Everton could find themselves forced to sell at least one star.
Branthwaite is said to be happy to stay at Goodison Park, while Everton are also in talks with Dominic Calvert-Lewin over a new deal.
CHELSEA are keen on the defender, who Everton value in the same range as Harry Maguire was when United paid £80m, a world-record fee for a centre-back in 2019.
Everton may need to cash in on players in the summer but the report claims they are are adamant there will be no fire sale and it would take a huge offer to contemplate letting Branthwaite go.
Everton are looking to raise funds with alternative departures to ensure that they do not have to part ways with their No. 32, though they are said to be willing to entertain offers in the region of more than £80million, according to recent reports on the Independant.
Bookmaker Betfair believes Branthwaite is a player that Chelsea are most likely to sign at some point in this transfer window, as he is a player that they believe could turn into a world class star.
And amid all the speculation and rumours – reporter Iomie Stanley has opened up and claimed that Branthwaite would be perfect for the club: “If I was looking for a young centre-back at an elite club in Europe, he would be top of my list.
“He absolutely will not be cheap, even though because CHELSEA are not going to be the only club looking at him in the summer. He’s going to cost a fortune, but he is the perfect type of signing that the board like to make.
“There are very few clubs in world football that could afford to buy Jarrad Branthwaite, but if he makes the right decision he could go very far in the game”
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