July 3rd 2024.
Last week, Manchester United made a bid for Jarrad Branthwaite, but unfortunately, it was rejected by Everton. The young football star has been growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress in negotiations between the two clubs. It seems that United had their eyes set on Branthwaite as a top transfer target for the summer, offering a hefty sum of £38 million plus an additional £5 million in add-ons. However, the Merseyside club, who is looking for a fee of around £70 million, swiftly turned down the bid.
Despite Branthwaite's reported agreement on personal terms with United, the two clubs are still at a stand-off over the transfer fee. In the meantime, United is also in talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. The Dutch defender, who previously played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax, is willing to make the move to Manchester. However, the clubs are currently working on agreeing on a fee, with United hoping to strike a deal worth approximately £42 million, including add-ons. Bayern, on the other hand, is looking to raise funds for their move for Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah.
It's worth noting that United's interest in de Ligt is separate from their pursuit of Branthwaite, and there is a possibility that they could sign both defenders this summer. However, there is still a lot of work to be done in securing Branthwaite's transfer, as the 22-year-old is growing restless over the lack of clarity surrounding his future, according to a report by the Daily Mail. United is not likely to meet Everton's £70 million asking price but is considering making an improved offer.
As the negotiations continue, United's summer transfer plans may become clearer following the confirmation that Dan Ashworth will now begin his role as sporting director. This comes after the club finally reached an agreement with Newcastle United. In addition to strengthening their defense, United is also looking to sign a new midfielder and forward this summer. They have explored the possibility of signing Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte, but the French champions are reportedly looking for a fee of around £50 million, the same amount they paid for the Uruguayan international last year.
United is also in talks with Serie A side Bologna for the signing of Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, who has a release clause of £33 million. With so many potential transfers in the works, it looks like Manchester United is gearing up for an eventful summer. Stay tuned for more updates on their pursuit of Branthwaite and other players as the transfer window continues. Sign up for our newsletter to receive all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on Manchester United. Your privacy is important to us, and you can read more about our policies in our Privacy Policy, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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