According to Sky Sports TV (via Daily Record), the transfer is close to being finalised and the player will move to Goodison Park.
Apparently, the player was a target for Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers as well but they are set to miss out on the 17-year-old.
The report also adds that Everton are likely to pay around £750k for the Carlisle defender.
Branthwaite is highly rated in England and Everton could help him fulfill his potential. The Toffees have a great youth setup and a move to Goodison Park would be ideal for the youngster’s development.