Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have reportedly checked on 24-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite this season while they assess the market for defensive reinforcements. Manchester City and Manchester United are also monitoring the defender. It is understood that Everton have little desire to sell the player, whom they value at approximately £80m, and their position is strengthened by a long-term contract he signed last summer that runs until 2030. Branthwaite has one cap for England and his current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €40.00m.