Inter Milan are in the picture to sign Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, according to a report from InterLive.it.
The central defender is out for two months due to injury. He returned to action at the weekend against Crystal Palace as Everton secured their first league win of the season.
The Friedkin Group has agreed to take over Everton and is awaiting regulatory approval for the deal. InterLive.it says the Toffees’ new owners need to “keep an eye” on the Serie A side.
Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi are among the central defenders at the San Siro. Their contracts expire in 2025 and their futures seem to be distant from the Nerazzurri.
Inter president Giuseppe Marotta and sporting director Piero Ausilio are keeping a close eye on centre-backs in the market. They have included the Everton star on their list and are leading the hunt.
The report says the Serie A side could “make a bid” for Branthwaite next year. At the moment, the England international is just an idea for Inter and when the club becomes a reality, that idea will die.
That’s because the Everton player is said to be valued at €40m [£33.3m] and even that is considered high for Inter.
It’s worth noting that the Premier League side reportedly valued Branthwaite at £70m when Manchester United offered around £50m for him in the summer.
Inter Milan will therefore not sign him.