“Liverpool will have to spend £80m to beat Man United to the signing of rival defender. Liverpool are reportedly considering a major move for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite as they continue planning for the long-term future of their defence.”
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- Reported fee
- Asking €94m
- Valuehow
- €70m
- Reporters
- 3
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The story so far
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Football Insider57via Transfer News LiveFull post “🚨 Liverpool are ready to rival Manchester United in the race to sign Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. Liverpool admire the 24-year-old and could make a move next year, while United retain a strong interest.”
Football Insider57Earliest mentionEarliest mentionvia Transfer News LiveFull post “🚨 Manchester United have Jarrad Branthwaite high on their shortlist as they plan a major defensive restructure in 2027. Liverpool also admire the Everton centre-back and could make a move for the 24-year-old next year.”
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5%
- Reported fee
- Asking €94m
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Liverpool weigh Branthwaite move as Everton demand €94m
Written on 26 Oct 2026, before the latest reports. The ring above is live.
The situation
Liverpool are being linked with a move for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, and the live picture is one of interest rather than action. Liverpool admire the 24-year-old and could make a move next year, but they are not alone. Manchester United retain a strong interest, setting up a cross-city and cross-market race. Everton, for their part, are in no mood to sell cheaply: their asking price has been pitched at a hefty €94m, and Branthwaite is tied down until June 2030.
The reporting
The story rests on thin ground. It comes from Transfer News Live, a single mid-tier source carrying modest credibility, with no corroboration yet from a benchmark reporter. Treat it as a flag of intent, not a developed pursuit.
The outlook
As things stand, this is a long shot. For it to gather pace, Liverpool would need to commit to that enormous fee, see off United, and tempt Everton into parting with a defender they value highly and have locked in for years. A contract running to 2030 hands Everton every ounce of leverage. Right now, nothing suggests that resistance is about to crack.
What to watch
Watch for a first concrete bid, any sign United firm up their move, or word that Everton soften their stance. Until then, this stays at the admiring-glance stage.
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Money trail
Value €70m
€94mCaughtOffside
€94mTransfer News Live
Historical precedent
2020
Everton from Carlisle United€1.1m
Everton from Carlisle United€1.1mJarrad Branthwaite’s real transfer fees, for context, not a prediction.
Who is behind this story
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Questions about this transfer
How likely is Jarrad Branthwaite to join Liverpool?
Transfer Tracker rates Jarrad Branthwaite to Liverpool at 5%, a longshot on the current reporting from 3 reporters.
Where else could Jarrad Branthwaite go?
Besides Liverpool, Transfer Tracker's model rates Jarrad Branthwaite's other live options as Manchester United 5%.
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