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Everton have placed a remarkably high price on Jarrad Branthwaite, indicating that any potential sale would require a fee that would rank him among the world’s most expensive centre-backs.

The Merseyside club is determined to keep the 21-year-old, who is happy to remain at Goodison Park. At the same time, they are negotiating a new contract with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, aiming to retain key players vital to Sean Dyche’s squad.

Branthwaite’s swift development has attracted the interest of several clubs, including Manchester United, who are reportedly keen on the defender. His selection in Gareth Southgate’s 33-man training group suggests he might secure a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad.

Everton’s valuation of Branthwaite is on par with the £80 million Manchester United spent on Harry Maguire in 2019, the record fee for a centre-back, the £77 million Manchester City paid for Josko Gvardiol last summer, and the £70 million Chelsea invested in Wesley Fofana two years ago.

Despite Everton’s financial challenges and the uncertain status of their ownership—with the potential sale by majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri to troubled American investors 777 Partners possibly collapsing—they assert there will be no rush to sell players. Any decision to part with Branthwaite would necessitate a significant offer.

Previously with Carlisle, Branthwaite, who was voted Everton’s Players’ Player of the Year, signed a four-year contract last October.

Meanwhile, Everton is also striving to extend the contract of striker Calvert-Lewin, whose current deal ends next summer. They are negotiating to avoid losing the England international on a free transfer.

After two injury-plagued seasons, Calvert-Lewin made 39 appearances last season. Despite a 23-game goal drought, he finished the season with eight goals, including one in the 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Liverpool.