Sources Reveals: Man Utd Prepare £55m Opening Bid For Center-Back Target
Manchester United have not given up on their attempts to land Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite despite the new-look Old Trafford hierarchy deciding they will not entertain paying up to £80million when the transfer window reopens in the coming weeks.
Manchester United is willing to pay £55m for Jarrad Branthwaite, but Everton wants £80m for the defende according to Givemesport.
Plans to bolster the squad have been put in place after INEOS chief executive Sir Jim Ratcliffe was installed as a Manchester United co-owner thanks to completing his purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club and taking control of football operations following lengthy negotiations with the Glazer family.
Manchester United have decided that the maximum they are willing to fork out for Branthwaite’s signature is £55million, according to GMS sources, and they are looking for early indications that Everton are desperate to cash in because they are not in a comfortable financial situation and may need to sell prised assets.
The Toffees have been found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules twice in recent months, resulting in them being punished with points deductions, and the Red Devils are hopeful that they will look to secure some quick cash ahead of June 30 to avoid being in danger of further rule-breaking.
Raphael Varane is preparing to walk away from Manchester United at the end of his contract, leading to ten Hag being in the market for a fresh option at the heart of his backline despite being unsure over his own future, and Branthwaite is firmly on their radar ahead of potentially deciding to pounce.
