July 25th 2024.
Recent developments have seen Manchester United express interest in signing Jarrad Branthwaite, a talented defender currently playing for Everton. However, their attempts have been met with disappointment as Everton has rejected not one, but two offers from United. This has caused a rift between Branthwaite and Everton, as the 22-year-old is now refusing to sign a new contract with his current club.
Branthwaite's performance last season caught the attention of many, with the young defender establishing himself as one of the best in the Premier League. As a result, Manchester United made their move for him, offering a whopping £35 million with an additional £10 million in add-ons. However, this initial bid was swiftly turned down by Everton. Undeterred, United came back with a second offer of £45 million plus £5 million in add-ons, which was also rejected by Everton. It seems that the Toffees have placed a high value of £70 million on Branthwaite, making it clear that they have no intention of selling him.
Despite this, Branthwaite has already agreed to personal terms with United, including a salary of £160,000 per week, a significant increase from his current £70,000 deal with Everton. The Toffees, on the other hand, are eager to keep their prized asset and are planning to hold contract negotiations with Branthwaite in the near future. However, according to reports, the young defender is not interested in signing a new deal unless Everton can match the offer put forward by United.
While Manchester United remains interested in Branthwaite, they have decided to step back from transfer talks for now. This may be due to their recent signing of Leno Yoro, a highly-rated centre-half from Lille for a fee of £52 million. However, United is still in pursuit of another centre-half and has ongoing discussions with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt, although their initial offer of £30 million fell short of the German club's valuation.
Strengthening their defensive options has been a top priority for Manchester United this summer. With the departure of Raphael Varane and the sale of Willy Kambwala to Villarreal, the club is looking to add more depth to their backline. They may also be willing to listen to offers for Victor Lindelof and even their captain, Harry Maguire, if the right deal comes along. In addition, United is also in the market for a full-back, with concerns over Luke Shaw's long-term fitness and Tyrell Malacia's slow return to training after a year out.
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