Tottenham Hotspur concluded a historic 2024/25 season by winning the UEFA Europa League, ending a 17-year trophy drought. With Champions League football secured, the club is now eyeing reinforcements for next season. In that context, recent reports highlight Spurs’ interest in Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite – a 22-year-old defender who starred for the Toffees last season.
Spurs’ Champions League Ambitions
After the Europa League triumph, Tottenham will be competing at the highest level in Europe, and squad depth will be crucial. Tottenham’s coaching situation is unsettled, but whoever takes charge will inherit a core that needs fortifying, especially in defence. The rumours linking Spurs to Branthwaite come just days after Tottenham announced the contract extension of veteran left-back Ben Davies through 2026. Even so, scouts believe Tottenham still lack a natural left-footed centre-back – a role Branthwaite fits perfectly. Reports explicitly name Spurs among the clubs tracking Everton’s young stopper, noting him as a priority target for this summer.
Who is Jarrad Branthwaite?
Branthwaite burst onto the scene last season for Everton. He is a left-footed central defender, which is valuable since such profiles are rare – as one pundit put it, a “left sided, left footed central defender” is exactly the type Spurs have been seeking. At just 22 years old, he already earned Everton’s Young Player of the Year award for 2024/25. Branthwaite was a mainstay of Everton’s back line, helping the club keep 10 clean sheets and concede one of the fewest goals in the Premier League last term. He is “undoubtedly one of the Premier League’s best young centre-backs,” highlighting his strong aerial ability and composure on the ball. He also has England youth caps, underscoring his potential to develop into a long-term international.
Tottenham’s Reported Interest
According to reports, Tottenham have registered interest in Branthwaite alongside other clubs. Transfer trackers explicitly list Spurs among Branthwaite’s suitors. Further confirmation notes that Tottenham are “admirers of Branthwaite,” although it stresses that their interest is not yet concrete. In fact, Everton value Branthwaite highly; reports suggest they would demand on the order of £70–75 million to even consider a sale. Neither Tottenham nor Chelsea (another interested party) have made an official bid; sources say that at this stage the clubs are merely monitoring the situation.
In summary, Spurs’ pursuit of Branthwaite fits their transfer strategy of signing young, high-ceiling players. A move for the Everton defender would give Tottenham a promising long-term partner for their defence – potentially filling the left-sided centre-back role as existing players like Ben Davies and Cristian Romero move on. For now it remains rumour, but one worth watching. As the transfer window unfolds, Tottenham fans will be keen to see if the club follows through on its reported interest in Branthwaite, or if the story cools once the summer window properly opens.
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