Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months, with Manchester United interested.
Jarrad Branthwaite has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the Premier League, and top clubs, including Manchester United, are keen on securing his signature.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Manchester United are keen on signing the player, but they have now encountered a stumbling block in their pursuit of the England International. Everton are hoping to keep him at the club beyond this season.
Jarrad Branthwaite is valued at £70 million, and it will be interesting to see if Manchester United come forward with an offer to sign him. They need defensive reinforcements, and the 22-year-old would be a quality long-term acquisition for them. Even though the asking price might seem like a premium right now, the defender has the quality to justify the investment in the long-term.
Branthwaite could fancy Manchester United move
Jarrad Branthwaite could be attracted to the idea of playing for a big club as well. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the country, and they could provide him with the platform to fight for major trophies. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months.
Manchester United have had a disappointing season by their standards, and they will look to bounce back strongly next year. They need to plug the gaps in their squad to do well and compete with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Signing a quality defender should be one of their priorities heading into the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old Everton defender has already established himself as a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a world-class player with the right guidance.
Meanwhile, Manchester United need to improve the other areas of their squad as well. They should look to sign a prolific goalscorer who can find the back of the net regularly. They have looked toothless in the attack at times.
