July 17th 2024.
Manchester United have been trying to sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton, but their efforts have been met with disappointment as Everton has rejected their two bids. This has come as a surprise to Everton, who were not expecting Manchester United to sign Leny Yoro instead of Branthwaite.
Manchester United had offered £45 million plus £5 million in add-ons for Branthwaite, but Everton values the young defender at a much higher figure of £70 million. This is due to the increasing fees that other clubs have paid for central defenders in recent years, such as Manchester United's £80 million move for Harry Maguire in 2019 and Chelsea's £75 million deal for Wesley Fofana two years ago.
Despite their efforts, Manchester United has decided not to make a third bid for Branthwaite and has instead turned their attention to completing a deal with Lille for Leny Yoro. The 18-year-old will join Manchester United for a fee of €50 million up front, with an additional €12 million in add-ons.
This decision by Manchester United to sign Yoro instead of Branthwaite has caused some surprise among Everton figures, especially considering that Yoro will be available on a free transfer next summer and has no Premier League experience. Real Madrid had also shown interest in signing Yoro, but their highest offer to Lille this summer has been €20 million.
Initially, Yoro was hoping for a move to Real Madrid, but he has now been convinced to join Manchester United. He has already traveled to the UK to undergo a medical with Erik ten Hag's side. Yoro will be the second signing for Manchester United this summer, following their £36.5 million deal for Joshua Zirkzee last week.
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