Keith Wyness: Friedkin could intervene in Everton's Branthwaite talks
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed incoming owner Dan Friedkin could intervene to keep defender Jarrad Branthwaite at the club. Speaking on the new... The post Keith Wyness: Friedkin could intervene in Everton's Branthwaite talks appeared first on Football Insider.
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed incoming owner Dan Friedkin could intervene to keep defender Jarrad Branthwaite at the club.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – suggested there is “no doubt” that Friedkin would have evaluated the club’s talent during his due diligence process.
Man United have made two bids for Branthwaite so far this summer, with the second rejected offer widely reported to have been worth £50million.
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed last week (4 July) that Man City have become the latest Premier League club to register their interest in signing the centre-back.
Friedkin struck an exclusivity agreement last month in his bid to buy Everton from Farhad Moshiri.
Incoming Everton owner could block Branthwaite exit, says Wyness
Wyness claimed it could be “key” to for the US-based billionaire to keep Branthwaite and James Tarkowski together at Goodison Park.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “There’s no doubt that when Friedkin evaluated the club, he will have looked at the players and assets.
“Branthwaite would have been shining, and he’ll want to keep him at Goodison.
“It’s important for Friedkin that Everton stay in the Premier League, so to keep that defender partnership in place could be very key.
“Branthwaite is young, he’ll still command a big transfer fee in the seasons to come.
“I very much hope Everton keep him, he’s a key part of this side. With Pickford doing so well at the Euros, it’s looking good.”
In other news, West Ham and Everton make moves to sign Serie A star.
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