West Ham have launched an enquiry for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, sources have told Football Insider.
The Irons are in the market for a new centre-back this summer with European football on the agenda once again in the 2023-24 campaign.
Everton are cash-strapped and could be forced to let Branthwaite, 20, go if their £5-6million asking price is met by the Londoners.
Branthwaite played a big part for PSV during his spell at the club, making 37 appearances across all competitions – notching four goals and two assists as they lifted the Dutch Cup.
The young centre-back was handed his first England Under-21s call-up this month and made his debut last week (10 June) against Japan’s Under-22s.
Branthwaite has made just 13 senior appearances for Everton – 10 of which have come in the Premier League.
His contract at Goodison Park, which is worth a reported £15,000-a-week, is set to expire in June 2025.
Everton have already lost Yerry Mina and Conor Coady at centre-back since the conclusion of the 2022-23 campaign.
Meanwhile, West Ham are on the hunt for defensive reinforcements with the added rigours of Europa League football to come in the 2023-24 campaign.
