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Report: Blackburn have discussed Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite as January loan option

Mathew Nash

Tue 5 January 2021 7:45, UK

Blackburn Rovers are hoping to bring in a new centre-back on loan this month to help them forge a promotion campaign in the Championship. A report is now claiming that an Everton player might be one of the options under consideration. 

is reporting that Everton youngster Jarrad Branthwaite is being talked about as a potential option among the Blackburn hierarchy. 

Blackburn, who already have one talented young Merseyside-based star on loan in the form of Harvey Elliott, are believed to be a big fan of Branthwaite’s with manager Tony Mowbray watching him in action for Everton’s under-23’s earlier this season. 

However, any deal for Branthwaite will not be easy to do. 

The teenager has been involved in the Everton first-team squad for recent fixtures and manager Carlo Ancelotti is known to be a big fan of his talents. 

“As I’ve said before we have to be patient with him, but he’s a really good defender,” in July last year. “Good with the ball, always focused.

“I know his character, he’s really focused and humble. It’s a pleasure for us to have this young player.”

Everton only picked up Branthwaite last January in a £1 million deal from Carlisle United. 

He has had a fast rise into Ancelotti’s plans but that has recently been exacerbated by injuries at full-back, seeing Everton utilise centre-back options in those positions and allowing for Branthwaite to be in the matchday squad. 

A loan spell might be a perfect move for Everton, as it would give Branthwaite a chance to play regular football in the Championship. 

But with Blackburn having other options on their list, it seems this is still an unlikely deal to happen this month.