Don Hutchison has described Manchester United’s initial offer for Everton player Jarrad Branthwaite as a “disgrace”.
The Toffees rejected the Red Devils’ approach of £35 million plus £8 million in add-ons, valuing the 21-year-old defender at about £70 million (Telegraph, 14 June; Football Transfers, 12 March), nearly double the initial amount.
Hutchison has turned to his personal X account (16 June) to express his dissatisfaction with the PSR rules, which have made his previous club vulnerable to offers for their finest players due to financial difficulties.
“Another reason why I dislike ‘PSR’ Man Utd lowballing Everton,” stated the author.
“35 million is a disgraceful offer. Man, you believe because Everton is in difficulties, we can take him away.
“Douglas Luiz is off to Juventus for the same reason. Newcastle fans are fretting on Bruno G [Guimaraes].”
Everton being let down by Premier League rules again?
Many fans were outraged by how the club was handled throughout the 2023/24 season, particularly when it came to financial rule violations that resulted in sporting punishments, as well as how the takeover issue was handled.
Players and supporters were penalised for something that had nothing to do with them, while the ownership crisis was allowed to stretch on for nearly an entire season rather than being cut off early when it became evident that a deal could not be reached.
The same regulations are now affecting a large number of teams, forcing them to sell some of their finest players to avoid a breach, resulting in a weakened roster and an inability to narrow the gap on the “big” sides.
The club is being forced to make arrangements for the current circumstance, which implies a top player will depart, but this does not imply they will sell for any price, and Manchester United are insane if they believe they will.
Everton has power because other players are garnering interest and he recently signed a new contract, but this will be a continuous saga for some time.
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