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United first became aware of Branthwaite last summer, and after his strong performances this season, their interest in him has only increased.The defender is a vital member of Sean Dyche’s team, which has only let up 28 goals in 20 games; the only teams with better records are Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, United, and Aston Villa.Branthwaite’s efforts have even placed him in the running for a spot in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for Euro 2024. Branthwaite was a member of the England team that won the Under-21 Euros last July.
Particularly to Erik ten Hag, who wants to add another player in the position with Lisandro Martinez out due to injury, his function as a left-footed center-back is highly desired.
The Red Devils aren’t the only ones keeping tabs on the 21-year-old however, with Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund among the clubs around Europe to take notice.
And they’ve now been joined by Real Madrid, who, according to the Daily Mail, have shortlisted Brainthwaite as a potential summer signing following bad injuries to two key centre-backs.
Both David Alaba and Eder Militao suffered ACL tears, and it is unlikely that they will play another game this season.
Brainthwaite is already well-known to Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who mentored him during the Italian’s brief stay at Goodison Park from 2019 to 2021.
However, Everton do not want to let one of their best players leave, especially as they face relegation, and there is no pressure on them to sell after the defender agreed a new contract in October that go through two to three years.
Everton on the other side are doing everything humanly possible to keep their talisman at the club.
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