One Manchester United are expecting to secure the signing of Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite this month, with the player’s absence from the final England squad for Euro 2024 opening the door for a potential deal. The club’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has identified Branthwaite as a key target this summer in their squad rebuilding efforts.
Gareth Southgate’s Boost to United’s Chances
this Pursuit of Branthwaite has been given a significant boost by England manager Gareth Southgate’s decision to leave the young defender out of the European Championships squad, allowing clubs to pursue transfers during the summer window. With Everton adamant about their £75m valuation for Branthwaite, United will need to make a substantial offer to secure his services.
Establishing Himself at Everton
Jarrad Branthwaite has made 41 appearances for Everton this season, becoming a key player under manager Sean Dyche.
England National Team Call-up and Debut
Jarrad Branthwaite was handed his debut by Gareth Southgate against Bosnia on Monday, marking his first appearance for the England national team.
Despite earning a call-up to the England national team and making his debut, Branthwaite has been left out of the final squad for the European Championships in Germany, opening the door for a potential move to Manchester United this month.
Manchester United’s Interest and Valuation
Manchester United are keen on securing Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite this month, with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eyeing him as a key target. Despite Everton setting a valuation of £75m for the 21-year-old center-back, United hope to take advantage of potential financial struggles at Everton due to the PSR deadline, seeking to secure Branthwaite at a lower price.
Other Admirers, including Real Madrid and Manchester City
Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid and Pep Guardiola of Manchester City are among the admirers of Branthwaite, who has also caught the eye of Gareth Southgate with an England call-up. Despite interest from other top clubs, United are in a strong position to pursue a deal for the talented defender following Southgate’s decision to exclude him from the Euro 2024 squad.
Refusal to Hold a ‘Fire Sale’
On the topic of Everton potentially needing to balance their books before the PSR deadline, the club has made it clear that they will not give in to pressure for a ‘fire sale’ and are adamant that Jarrad Branthwaite will only be sold if he requests to leave and if a club meets their £75m valuation.
£75m Asking Price and Comparison to Similar Transfers
| £75m | £80m for Harry Maguire, £75m for Wesley Fofana, £77m for Josko Gvardiol |
If Branthwaite were to be sold this summer, Everton is looking at offers that match their valuation, based on comparisons to previous high-profile transfers such as Harry Maguire, Wesley Fofana, and Josko Gvardiol. They are standing firm on their asking price of £75m for the talented young defender.
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