Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is on the verge of completing a loan move to PSV - with only a medical to be completed before he is an official member of the first-team squad.
The 20-year-old was not included in the Blues' 32-man squad that flew out to America on Monday as a precaution due to sickness and now looks set to test himself abroad for the 2022/23 season by sealing a temporary switch to operate in the Eredivisie.
The ECHO confirmed on Tuesday PSV’s interest in Branthwaite was genuine and the Dutch side have now issued a statement stating transfer talks are now 'in the final phase', with the youngster currently in Eindhoven to complete his medical. Once this process has been finalised, a player presentation will follow.