Andy Goldstein has suggested that Mauricio Pochettino should sign an Everton star
Andy Goldstein has suggested that Mauricio Pochettino should sign an Everton star
The Argentine is expected to be named as the new manager at Old Trafford after Michael Carrick was sacked.
The 20-time Premier League champions have reportedly agreed a deal for Pochettino to become their new manager.
The focus will soon turn to new signings and one of David Moyes' players may be on the agenda.
Andy Goldstein has named one Hill Dickinson Stadium star as a potential target for the Red Devils.
He believes it would leave Toffees supporters furious, if Pochettino brought this certain player to Manchester.
What did Andy Goldstein say about Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite ?
talkSPORT host Goldstein thinks that the struggling giants should go in for Jarrad Branthwaite again.
The Red Devils had two offers rejected for the three-cap England international in 2024, and have been urged to revive their interest.
Speaking live on talkSPORT's Drive show on Thursday, he said: “I’ll go for Branthwaite.
"Obviously we need defender, we’ve been linked to him a few times and he’s been sort of on the fringes with England a few times, been in the squad, but I’m a big fan of his.
“I think there’s a lot more to come, I know Everton fans will be screaming at the radio, but he’d certainly be my shopping list.”
It would be a controversial move, that is right, but it is a realistic option for the January window?
Why Branthwaite is not going anywhere
Moyes would be reluctant to lose Branthwaite, as he has been excellent this season.
According to FotMob data, he is averaging 10.11 defensive contributions, with a ground duels success rate of 66.7 per cent, and an aerial duel win ratio of 70 per cent.
The Scotsman may not even have to consider the prospect of that happening, as the defender is contracted for a long time.
He signed an extension in July 2025, that is set to keep him on Merseyside until 2030 at the very earliest.
Of course, United could offer a huge fee that makes the L3 outfit change their stance and sanction an exit, but given the security they have over his deal, it would take a very large fee to even consider it.
Right now, it will likely just remain as a pipe-dream for Goldstein and any other United fans that want the Blues academy graduate to come and join their side.
He is staying put, and is clearly happy to be with the Toffees, as his comments from when he signed the extension prove.
Speaking with official club media at the time, he said: “I’m over the moon. It's been something we've been talking about since the end of the season and to get it signed now is something I'm really excited about.
“The trust the club's put in me and how many games I've played over the past two seasons has made it quite an easy decision for me to stay and to keep progressing as a player."
Let's see if Everton remain strong, if called upon.