As soon as we enter 2025, Virgil van Dijk, who has six months left on his contract with Liverpool, can start negotiations with a new club outside England. Virgil van Dijk is one of three Liverpool superstars with expiring contracts. However, he is expected to extend his contract and remain loyal to the Merseyside club. But!
But should the centre-back still leave the club in connection, Liverpool have the replacement just a stone’s throw away. GiveMeSport reports that Everton’s golden goat Jarrad Branthwaite is a very good option.
For a long time, there were doubts about how Everton would act. In the summer, when Jarrad Branthwait effectively agreed a move to Manchester United, there was still ownership chaos at Goodison Park. Now Dan Friedkin’s ownership has been approved and one of the first things the American billionaire has on the block is to extend the deal with the 22-year-old midfielder beyond 2027 and jack up both salary and buyout clause.
Jarrad Branthwaite has not had such an impressive season, minor injuries have stood in the way. Jarrad Branthwait has had a few small creations
The 22-year-old has had an injury-filled autumn and has only started six games for Everton, who are 16th in the Premier League.
A new deal is likely to be signed quickly and with that the possibility of signing Jarrad Branthwaite if Virgil van Dijk should choose to leave Anfield will be much worse.
