His success on the field caught the attention of Manchester United, who made two bids for him. Although the second offer worth £50M was not enough to convince Branthwaite to leave Everton, his new contract has been revealed to include an exit clause worth over £70m. This clause will become active next summer, indicating that the club is confident in his abilities.

Despite making only 32 appearances last season, scoring no goals, and bagging a single assist, Branthwaite's new contract suggests that he is valued highly by Everton. A portion of the £70m fee would go to Carlisle, which could be a significant sum if Branthwaite were to leave the club in the future.

It is clear that Branthwaite is committed to Everton and has agreed to a release clause that would only be triggered if his performances improve significantly. The new contract is a testament to his growth as a player and his importance to the club.