Overview

• Football Insider reports Everton will refuse all approaches for the 23-year-old in January and plan to hold their line into next summer.
• CaughtOffside echoes that Everton have no intention of selling the centre-back, citing his importance to the club’s long-term plans.
• Liverpool and Manchester United remain keen on the defender, but any move would require a major shift in Everton’s position.
• A claim from Fichajes, relayed by Yahoo/the4thofficial, says Liverpool are closing on a €74m deal, which is not corroborated by other outlets.
• Branthwaite signed a five-year contract in July to stay until 2030 and is currently out with a groin issue expected to clear after the international break.