Value Adder: Why Liverpool reportedly refuse to quit on Jarrad Branthwaite

Writer Alex Caple examines why Liverpool are reportedly persisting in their pursuit of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite despite the difficulty of completing a permanent transfer between Merseyside rivals. Anfield Watch’s Value Adder data model suggests that clubs view the 24-year-old homegrown centre-back as an undervalued asset who could rediscover his peak form if signed.

Caple notes that while Branthwaite's overall rating dropped following his peak 2023/24 season under Sean Dyche, his underlying defensive numbers have remained remarkably consistent through 2025/26. The analysis concludes that interested clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United believe a change in team environment could restore the attacking and passing influence he previously displayed.