On-loan Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite says he has spoken to Liverpool's Cody Gakpo about how he has adjusted to life on Merseyside after the Reds signed the attacker in January. Branthwaite, on loan from Everton to Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, played with for half a season before the 23-year-old's transfer move to just after Christmas. In an interview with Branthwaite explained that the pair have been in touch since Gakpo moved to Liverpool, with the defender able to lend a helping hand. READ MORE:
According to the Reds are tracking the 20-year-old defender, and could see him as a possible replacement for . It's been stated that Liverpool sent scouts to 'view' the player, though getting him off Everton is deemed unlikely. Not many players go from Everton to but Liverpool's city neighbors haven't exactly given Branthwaite many chances to impress — he's only played 10 games for Everton.