Manchester United have been linked with a move for 22-year-old Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.
A report from reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Manchester United do not want to pay the £75-80 million asking price for Jarrad Branthwaite. In addition, Everton are preparing a contract offer for him.
Branthwaite is one of the most talented young defenders in the Premier League right now, and it is no surprise that big clubs like Manchester United want to sign him. However, Everton are demanding a fee of around £75-80 million for the English defender and the Red Devils are unwilling to pay that kind of money for him.
Manchester United need to improve their defensive unit this summer, and they have already signed Leny Yoro from LOSC Lille. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move for other defenders in the coming weeks.
They conceded 58 goals in the league last season, and Manchester United need more than just one quality central defender to tighten up at the back. Raphael Varane has already left the club earlier this summer, and he will need to be replaced adequately.
Jarrad Branthwaite would have been a quality addition
Branthwaite would have been a quality long-term acquisition for the Red Devils. But Everton are determined to hold onto him unless their valuation is met. Manchester United will be priced out of a move for the English defender this summer, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to return for him in the near future.
The 22-year-old has already established himself as one of the best defenders in the league, and he has all the tools to develop into a world class player. A move to Manchester United would have been an exciting opportunity for him. The Red Devils are one of the biggest clubs in the world and they will be pushing for trophies in the coming seasons.
The Englishman defender has been fighting relegation with Everton, and he might want to take the next step in his career soon. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to commit his long-term future to the Toffees.
