View: Everton must prioritise move for South American defender after official announcement today

Everton will be without Jarrad Branthwaite for the rest of the season after he picked up an injury against Liverpool.

The centre-back had to be stretchered off in the 87th minute of the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium after going down with what looked like a hamstring issue.

It has been a frustrating season for the defender in L3, with his first start not coming until late January, as he was recovering from a previous hamstring knock.

Branthwaite’s injury at Hill Dickinson Stadium isn’t expected to be as serious as the last one, with the 23-year-old out for around four weeks.

Given the young centre-back’s persistent fitness issues, The Friedkin Group must back David Moyes with defensive reinforcements, and Marcos Senesi feels like the perfect choice.

Marcos Senesi transfer needed at Everton

Senesi is a target at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of the upcoming transfer window, with the defender available as a free agent.

As things stand, the Argentina international’s current contract at Bournemouth expires at the end of the season and he will surely have his pick of clubs in the summer.

The left-footed centre-back has been one of the best in the Premier League this season and could be the partner needed for James Tarkowski to push further up the table in the coming years.

If the Blues qualify for Europe, someone like the 28-year-old would arguably provide much-needed quality to be more competitive on all fronts in the upcoming campaign.

Jarrad Branthwaite decision could come back to bite The Friedkin Group

Branthwaite has been linked with a move to some of the top Premier League teams in recent years, but Everton have dismissed any approaches for him.

The Toffees may now be regretting that decision, considering the injuries the centre-back has picked up since last season.

Moyes had been cautious with the young centre-back by managing his minutes and may need to do the same in the upcoming campaign, which should ring alarm bells at the Blues.

With uncertainty around Branthwaite’s fitness at the Merseyside outfit, it would make sense for them to invest in a quality defender in the upcoming transfer window.

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