Eder Militao and David Alaba have both torn their ACL and are not expected to be back on the pitch for the rest of the season.
Real boss Carlo Ancelotti already knows Brainthwaite well having coached him during the Italian’s brief spell at Goodison Park from 2019 to 2021.
However, Everton do not want to let one of their star players go, especially as they battle relegation, and there is no pressure on them to sell after the defender penned a new contract in October that runs until 2027.
It is said that the Toffees will only listen to offers of around £100million.
Thanks to a 10-point deduction, Dyche’s side are 17th in the Premier League, a point above the drop zone, and face a tricky test against Aston Villa on Sunday.
