Liverpool Eye Everton Defender Branthwaite as Van Dijk Successor

Liverpool's hunt for a long-term centre-back has reportedly led them across Stanley Park to Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.

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What happened. Liverpool are reportedly keeping close tabs on Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite as they seek a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk. The 24-year-old has started the season strongly after an injury-disrupted 2025-26 campaign, pushing him back into the England picture.

• Branthwaite's form has revived his England prospects.
• Liverpool are working behind the scenes on a Van Dijk successor.
• An expert confirmed the Reds are big admirers of the defender.

“They are big admirers”

— unnamed expert

Liverpool's interest is reportedly confirmed, but no bid or talks have been mentioned yet.

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