Man United in Hot Pursuit of £70m Defender Jarrad Branthwaite Amid Ongoing Talks
Everton Fight to Keep Jarrad Branthwaite as United Circle
Manchester United are clearly in looking to sign Everton centre back Jarrad Branthwaite.
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Although, the Toffees are currently looking to secure him a new deal. The Red Devils are monitoring the situation closely as contract talks are still on hold. Everton are doing everything in their power to keep their player, with major clubs showing interest.
Branthwaite has caught the attention of Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham. After a standout season, Everton are aware there is plenty of interest in him. The Toffees are well aware that the contract talks must result in an extension. However, there might be offers they will have to listen to.
Utd obviously see Branthwaite firmly in their plans for the future under new manager Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils’ defence IS having issues with injuries and poor performances. So, Jarrad is seen as a long-term solution. Everton, however, are said to be trying to convince the kid to stay.
Top Clubs Lining Up as £70m Price Tag Looms
Sources suggest Everton would demand around £70m if they were to let Branthwaite go. That is a fee that hasn’t scared off the Premier League’s big boys. Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs while weighing up multiple centre-back options, including Jorrel Hato and Ousmane Diomande.
Meanwhile, Liverpool also admire Branthwaite, though a move across Merseyside would be rare. For Man Utd, the chase remains active. The club is hopeful that their need for fresh legs in defence and a new tactical vision could help lure the England U21 international.
If Everton fail to strike a deal, they expect a bidding war to break out this summer. Whether Branthwaite stays at Goodison Park or makes a big move, is unclear. But, he’s clearly one of the top defensive targets in the market.
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