Season › 2024-25 › News Everton make progress on new Jarrad Branthwaite contract Anjishnu Roy 27/06/2025 21comments | Jump to last And breathe! The “where’s Jarrad going?” transfer speculations can be put to rest as Everton are close to finalising a new deal with their star defender. “Everton are in advanced talks over new deal for Jarrad Branthwaite. Improved salary and longer deal on the table,” transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted. The recent development was exclusively reported by Sky Sports News’ Lyall Thomas who believes that the 23-year-old centre-back could sign a new deal with the club as early as next week. “Sky Sports News reported earlier this month that discussions over a new deal had started, with manager David Moyes keen to tie him down despite still having up to three years left on his current deal,” the report further stated. Branthwaite has been the subject of interest from several English clubs. Linked with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur during this window, Everton rejected two speculative bids from Manchester United last summer. However, Branthwaite is determined to continue with the Blues as they prepare to begin an exciting era following their move to the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock next season. Reader Comments (21) Note: the following content is not moderated or vetted by the site owners at the time of submission. Comments are the responsibility of the poster. Disclaimer () Ryan Holroyd 1 Posted 27/06/2025 at 11:45:42 Reports that Jarrard Branthwaite is close to signing a new contract. Massive for us if it happens… Steve Brown 2 Posted 27/06/2025 at 12:15:07 The biggest deal of the summer.Get it done. Ryan Holroyd 3 Posted 27/06/2025 at 12:23:24 Gosh I hate that phrase ‘get it done’ 😂 Raymond Fox 4 Posted 27/06/2025 at 12:37:37 It does seem like Jarrad wants to stay, although you can't blame his agent for seeing how much we'll pay.He maybe will get more elsewhere if he wants, we will see, money isn't always everything though. Si Pulford 5 Posted 27/06/2025 at 12:43:08 Fantastic news. Even if it just gives us a bit of breathing space and a bigger transfer fee down the line. The axis of Branthwaite, Tarkowski and Pickford would be the envy of just about any team in Europe. And a very strong base to build from. Steve Brown 6 Posted 27/06/2025 at 12:55:49 Sorry Ryan, how about “Fecking get on with it, you useless knobs.”? Paul Smith 7 Posted 27/06/2025 at 13:10:37 On Jarrad. I never thought for a minute there was a chance he would leave yet. I suppose there was always going to be some uncertainty though. Neil Lawson 8 Posted 27/06/2025 at 13:20:02 "Get it done". How standards of language have slipped. Mr Branthwaite, will you please append your signature to the contractual document of employment placed before you? Once added, we can all share a collective exhalation of immense satisfaction and declare, "Brill, we got it done!"His signature will be evidence of a player who wants to continue playing for Everton and who is committed to our cause. Glory will undoubtedly find him during his career. Sean Mitchell 9 Posted 27/06/2025 at 13:24:12 Neil #6,Made up he's signing a new contract. It shows the club is moving upwards. Danny O'Neill 10 Posted 27/06/2025 at 13:44:29 Steve is just saying what most of know and want. We want Jarrad to sign an extension. I've heard worse phrases aimed at others on these pages that I won't repeat.Let's hope the lad signs. Having watched him close-up most weeks in person, he will be an important part of our future and is already showing signs of being a future leader.He may be a great centre-back, but he is comfortable on the ball and can play a bit too. Young, but won't be bullied. Knows a pass when he sees it. Times his tackles to perfection. Without mistakes? Of course not, certainly not at his age.From the official club website.Jarrad Branthwaite: Young Player of the Season 2024-25The lad is going to be special! Steve Brown 11 Posted 27/06/2025 at 14:18:28 Thanks Danny, Honestly, I would have to care about what Ryan and Neil say to be bothered. One seems to come on here to insult his fellow supporters.And the other is… erm, who is he? Paul Hewitt 12 Posted 27/06/2025 at 14:23:04 There will definitely be a release clause in it. Dale Rose 13 Posted 27/06/2025 at 14:38:08 Good news with Braithwaite. The rest of this transfer malarkey, I'll wait until the window closes and have a look then. Ryan Holroyd 14 Posted 27/06/2025 at 14:38:13 Pickford, Tarkowsi and Branthwaite is a great base to build from. I’d like us to sign:Right backLeft backRight wingerCentre midfielder Forward Right back: TeteLeft back: Gudmundsson Centre Midfield Habib Diarra Right wing: Ben DoakCentre forward: Barry Martin Berry 15 Posted 27/06/2025 at 14:55:52 Oh dear oh dear, what will the poor media and press have to write about now, after all those "porkies" and "fairy stories" over Jarrad joining all those other clubs. It just shows the pulling power of the club and project Everton. Ryan Holroyd 16 Posted 27/06/2025 at 15:05:35 Reported to be a 5 (five) year deal for Branthwaite!! Christy Ring 17 Posted 27/06/2025 at 15:18:34 The best signing of the summer after Seamus ( joke), before I get set upon.. Ed Prytherch 18 Posted 27/06/2025 at 15:20:08 Jarrad is on about 50% of Tarkowski's salary. It makes sense to pay him more to keep him. Jay Harris 19 Posted 27/06/2025 at 15:30:15 Great news, now lets work on getting quality in for the other positions.Anyone know where we are at with Gana Gueye? Jonathan Oppenheimer 20 Posted 27/06/2025 at 15:31:30 Regarding the spine of Pickford, Branthwaite and Tarkowski, I wouldn’t be surprised to see O’Brien take the other center back spot to start the season and never let it go. My (useless) prediction is that Tark is mostly a back-up for the rest of his Everton career unless we play a back 3 or one of Jake or Jarrad gets injured.As happy as the rest of you this deal is getting done! Ian Jones 21 Posted 27/06/2025 at 15:33:18 Remember, he hasn't signed anything yet. Just a reported rumour. 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