Manchester United are reportedly willing to offer €50 million to sign long-time defensive target Jarrad Branthwaite in the summer.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United could return with a fresh offer in the summer for Jarrad Branthwaite, with a €50 million proposal likely to land on Everton’s table. Whether that will prove enough to test the Toffees’ resolve remains to be seen as the Red Devils are keen to test with a bid.
Jarrad Branthwaite has continued to excel for Everton this season, and he has found his rhythm under new manager David Moyes. The Toffees are currently on a nine-game unbeaten run in the Premier League, which has all but ended fears of another relegation scrap in the Premier League this term.
In any case, Branthwaite being one of the defensive rocks at the back still has questions to answer about his future, with a host of clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United still interested. Last summer, the Red Devils were particularly active in the chase for the 22-year-old Premier League defender, having seen at least one bid rejected by Everton.
Everton are eager to keep hold of Jarrad Branthwaite and convince him to sign a new deal at the club, as Everton embark on a fresh era at a brand-new stadium. They see the 22-year-old defender as a vital part of their immediate future, with the centre-back reportedly open to signing a new deal.
However, the rumours will keep on rumbling about in the media until he pens that new deal, as Manchester United have stepped up their interest in the defender. The Red Devils are reportedly willing to make a €50 million offer to test Everton’s resolve on the centre-back, although that may not prove enough as the figure is nowhere close to what the Toffees seek for him.
Everton unlikely to sell Jarrad Branthwaite
With reports of a potential €50 million offer, Everton are not only expected to reject the proposal out of hand, they would want to be in a position to ignore anything coming in for Branthwaite. The Toffees are eager to have the defender in the team as they enter the new stadium next season, and they have some level of control owing to his current contract at the club.
Jarrad Branthwaite’s current deal lasts until 2027, with Everton holding the option to extend it by another season. Hence, should the 22-year-old Premier League defender choose to leave the club, the Toffees will only sell if their asking price is met, which is expected to be well north of the €50 million that Manchester United are willing to offer, as it could be close to double that.
