Supporters of Everton have reacted to the club’s first signing of the transfer window, Jarrad Branthwaite from Carlisle United.
On Monday evening, it was announced by the club that the 17-year-old had signed from the Cumbrians on a two-and-a-half-year deal and will play for the Under-23s (as per Everton), which had some fans delighted that the club was investing in youth.
?? | We have completed the signing of Jarrad Branthwaite from Carlisle United on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
The 17-year-old defender will link up with #EFCU23! ?
— Everton (@Everton) January 13, 2020
Good signing, look forward to seeing in the first team one day. As for first team signings, what’s going on?…or are we waiting until one second before the window shuts to try and sign someone, and then say ‘oh well, we tried’?!?!?! ?????
— Ste Jones (@5teVanDamme) January 13, 2020
Happy with this signing though, mould him properly, give him the opportunities, and hope he comes good. The type of signings we should making, is right Marcel
— Michael (@greenallefc) January 13, 2020
Quality signing. I live in Cumbria and all my Carlisle watching mates say this kid is going places
— Karl Connor (@thekarlconnor) January 13, 2020
Are you pleased to see Everton investing in the Under-23 squad?Yes, bodes well for the future
No, only spend on first team
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According to the Liverpool Echo, the fee that tempted Carlisle to sell was thought to be around the £750,000 mark for the 17-year-old.
In 11 games for the Cumbria club this season, Branthwaite has featured in 945 minutes of first-team action and picked up one yellow card (as per Transfermarkt), which had supporters rating his future highly.
Tremendous news for the club and Jarrad. All the very best to the lad and welcome to the club. @EvertonBlueArmy .
— Peter Papadopoulos (@PeterPapadopo11) January 14, 2020
Winning the league now get in
— Michael (@CarloMagnific0) January 13, 2020
Can start over Keane yerry and holgate
— Harrison Reid (@HarrisonReid17) January 13, 2020
Quality signing. Him and Lewis Gibson ??
— Adam (@adxmEFC) January 13, 2020
What do we think?
While some supporters may be hungry for signings that will go straight into the first team, signing players for the future is no bad thing.
If he can continue the progression that has seen him pick up a 6.64/10 average rating for the season so far in League Two (per WhoScored), he could become a decent player for the Toffees.