Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has described links between Jarrad Branthwaite and Liverpool as mischief but still feels that the club will be biting nails at the back end of the transfer window.
Branthwaite s route to stardom in just one season as an Everton first-teamer was highlighted by transfer attempts from Manchester United this summer. Having seen the centre-back impress in 35 Premier League games last term, the Red Devils made two bids for him.
The highest totalled around £50million in value, which is at least £20million below the Toffees valuation, and was it was promptly rejected.
United have since signed centre-backs Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt, so a move for Branthwaite is in the rearview mirror, but links with Liverpool have now emerged, with …