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title: "Sunderland: Black Cats eye up move for Jarrad Branthwaite"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-black-cats-eye-up-move-for-jarrad-branthwaite-transfer-everton-championship/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2022-06-26T16:45:28Z"
modified: "2022-06-26T16:45:28Z"
---

# Sunderland: Black Cats eye up move for Jarrad Branthwaite

**[Sunderland](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/) are among a number of clubs who are interested in signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer, according to a fresh transfer claim.**

### The Lowdown: Branthwaite out on loan?

The 19-year-old was only a bit-part player for the Toffees last season, starting [just four](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/381045/Show/Jarrad-Branthwaite) [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) matches and making [eight](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/381045/Show/Jarrad-Branthwaite) appearances in all competitions.

Frank Lampard has already [secured the services](https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-tarkowski-sources-done/) of James Tarkowski on a free transfer this summer, and it could mean that Branthwaite drifts further down the centre-back pecking order at Goodison Park.

It therefore looks as though a loan move away from Everton could make sense next season, as the teenager looks to enjoy more regular football elsewhere.

### The Latest: Sunderland keen on Branthwaite

According to [The Daily Mail](https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-mail/20220625) \[25/06, p110, via [Football League World](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/championship-trio-among-clubs-eyeing-swoop-for-everton-defender/)\], Sunderland are interested in signing Branthwaite on a temporary basis this summer.

Middlesbrough and Sheffield United are also mentioned as potential suitors for the teenager, who has been [described](https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1753567/ive-no-doubt-branthwaite-has-the-attributes-to-be-an-england-player) by his former Carlisle manager Steven Pressley as a ‘future England international’.

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### The Verdict: Shrewd summer signing

This could be a perfect move for all parties this summer, with Sunderland possibly benefiting from having a player with [10 Premier League appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jarrad-branthwaite/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/661053/wettbewerb/GB1/verein/29) in his locker.

Granted, he remains extremely young and is still learning his trade, but coming up against some world-class attacking players already in his fledgling career should stand him in good stead and enable him to thrive in the Championship.

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New additions with genuine pedigree are needed at Sunderland this summer as they aim for a solid campaign upon their return to the second tier, and Branthwaite could be a dominant presence at the back, having averaged [3.3 clearances and 1.8 successful aerial duels](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/381045/Show/Jarrad-Branthwaite) per Premier League game last season.