As Manchester City continue to get linked with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, a certain Jamie Carragher once raved about him.
Back in 2020, the popular pundit tweeted out his thoughts on the 21-year-old, who Manchester City were reported to be tracking, as per a report on Tuesday.
With Manchester City reportedly interested in signing Jarrad Branthwaite, it is worth revisiting the praise that Jamie Carragher gave the teenager at the time.
What Jamie Carragher once said about Manchester City-linked defender Jarrad Branthwaite
Branded as ‘complete’ by Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Toffees centre-half is regarded as one of the most talented up-and-coming prospects in English football.
An astute reader of the game blessed with technical ability and a brutish frame, Branthwaite has it all to reach the very top one day if he continues to progress.
As Manchester City are said to be keeping an eye on Jarrad Branthwaite, what Jamie Carragher said about him three years ago makes for an interesting read.
“Like the look of Everton’s 18-year-old old centre-back, Jarrad Branthwaite, excellent again. He’s got size & presence, plus having a left-footed centre-back always adds a nice balance to a team”, he said.
Jarrad Branthwaite would likely only be targeted if a centre-back leaves the Etihad Stadium
Jamie Carragher was justified in lauding the gifted youngster but whether Manchester City prioritise his signing remains a question mark.
Currently, their roster of centre-backs is arguably the best in the world, with all of John Stones, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol and Manuel Akanji being splendid and also extremely tactically malleable.
To add to that, each and every one of them plays regular minutes.
As a result, unless one of them decides to head elsewhere in the summer of 2024, one cannot foresee City trying to sign the Everton fan favourite ahead of next season.
