Liverpool and Chelsea transfer interest pushes potential fee up as Everton bid rejected
Liverpool and Chelsea have increased their interest in signing wonderkid Jarrad Branthwaite from Carlisle United during the January transfer window, after Everton had a £500,000 bid rejected for the defender.
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Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are among a host of Premier League clubs interested in signing 17-year-old Jarrad Branthwaite from Carlisle United. They’ve all stepped up their interest in the centre-back after Everton had a £500,000 bid rejected by the League Two side.
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Branthwaite has already been linked with moves to the Scottish Premiership this season.
Celtic and Rangers reportedly sent scouts to watch the youngster against Morecambe at the start of December.
Leicester City representatives were also at Morecambe’s Globe Arena to watch Branthwaite.
But, it’s still unclear whether Carlisle would accept an offer for the centre-back in January, and how much they’d be willing to consider.
Liverpool and Chelsea transfer news: Branthwaite has drawn interest from the Premier League (Image: GETTY Images)
Meanwhile, Liverpool have already made one addition to their squad this month.
Jurgen Klopp signed Red Bull Salzburg winter Takumi Minamino for £7.25m on January 1, after a deal was agreed last month.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are reportedly interested in Lyon striker Moussa Dembele.
The Ligue 1 side have already rejected a £34m bid from Frank Lampard’s side this month.
Lyon issued a statement on Thursday night, reaffirming their desire to keep Dembele.
But, with Michy Batshuayi and Olivier Giroud rumoured to be leaving Stamford Bridge this month, Chelsea could make an improved offer for the 23-year-old forward.