Everton are preparing for what is set to be their biggest summer on record.
There is so much to unfold this summer on Merseyside with Everton expecting a big summer of transfers, but also a historic stadium move.
David Moyes held up his end of the bargain by keeping the Toffees afloat in the Premier League.
Ahead of the final game of the season at the weekend, Everton are guaranteed to finish in 13th spot following the games played during the week.
Everton will keep Seamus Coleman beyond his expiring contract but there are a number of players who will be leaving the club.
Aside from out-of-contract players departing, Moyes will also be keen to keep hold of Everton’s top players this summer.
The Friedkins are ready to finance a big summer but the club will be looking to add to their quality rather than replace it.
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Everton’s stance on Jarrad Branthwaite’s future
One player who Everton will be keen to keep a hold of this summer is defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
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A number of clubs are interested in Branthwaite, with Manchester United’s interest already falling short following their Europa League misery.
According to GiveMeSport, the Toffees are confident they will be able to keep their 22-year-old centre-back.
Manchester United’s finances are unlikely to allow them to spend £70m on a defender this summer.
Chelsea are another club keen on Branthwaite, but Everton are keen to battle off the Londoners to keep the youngster around for their stadium move.
There has also been interest in Branthwaite from Manchester City but Pep Guardiola’s side now appear to have withdrawn from the race.
Clearly, he is a player in demand, but the Friedkins remain in a strong position to keep him around on Merseyside.
Everton have a real star in Branthwaite
At such a young age, Branthwaite has been able to gain plenty of experience in the Everton starting XI.
No player had won more aerial duels (9) in a single Premier League game than Branthwaite this season.
Jarrad Branthwaite is the only player to contest 9+ aerial duels in a Premier League game and win 100% of them this season. 👏
His game by numbers vs. Nottingham Forest:
9/9 aerial duels won
6 clearances
5x possession won
3/5 ground duels won
2 tackles
Unbeatable in the… pic.twitter.com/WjzdImYqBG
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Abdoulaye Doucoure has hailed Branthwaite as a ‘top player’ and he is someone who the Toffees must take into the new stadium.
In what is their first summer window, losing Branthwaite ahead of the stadium move would not be the message the Friedkins would like to send to the fans.
Instead, Branthwaite should really be the face of the Everton defence for the coming years.