The Daily Mail reported that Tottenham is interested in introducing Everton defender Branswitt.
Although the Toffees have informed suitors that the central defender will not be sold this summer, Tottenham may make an official offer this week. Chelsea has been weighing the raid plan before, and Tottenham is also believed to test the possibility of a transfer, but Moyes hopes that the hot England international will stay. Manchester United's offer of about £50 million last year was rejected, and Liverpool and Manchester City have also been closely watching the central defender.
Moyes knew the importance of Branswitt and formed a steel defense line with Tarkowsky, O'Brien and Pickford. In fact, the coach wants to keep the core of the defensive as Everton moves from Goodison Park to Bramley Moore’s new stadium.
But it is reported that Branswitt is eager to make it on the Champions League stage, and Tottenham, who beat Manchester United in the Europa League final last month, is providing this platform. Everton, who is subject to the shadow of profit and sustainability rules, is realistic and may consider a major offer of about £70 million.
But Moyes expects new owner Friedkin Group to resist the heavy-money bid for the 22-year-old, at least this summer. Despite missing many games at the beginning of the season due to groin surgery, Branswitter still made 32 appearances in various events last season.
Tottenham, currently headed by Thomas Frank, was confirmed to sign Terr permanently from Bayern Munich on Sunday. Meanwhile, Everton is competing with several clubs for Lyon left-back Taliafico, whose contract expires this month.