Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite wants to join Manchester United despite their lack of Champions League football, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Speaking on the Here We Go Podcast, he stated that the centre-back is “very eager” to move to Old Trafford, with the £65-70 million asking price being “critical.”
Manchester United is interested in signing Branthwaite this summer, but despite financial constraints, the Blues are not willing to let him go cheaply [Liverpool Echo].
Romano said: “Branthwaite is really interested in joining Manchester United, even if they do not play Champions League football next season.
“The price will be crucial, and Everton at the moment believe they want at least £65-70million, so that’s why the deal, at the moment, is still not close.”
Jarrad Branthwaite transfer crucial to future Everton business
Branthwaite is the type of player who can anchor an entire defence, but the financial constraints at Goodison Park this summer make that improbable.
Although Farhad Moshiri and Dan Friedkin’s ownership prevented a player fire-sale, the club still faces enormous debt [Gazzetta dello Sport].
Everton’s key players, including Branthwaite, Jordan Pickford, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Amadou Onana, are expected to leave. Onana appears to be the only one who is unlikely to return [Het Laatste Nieuws].
While Onana’s £50 million fee would satisfy some of the club’s financial fair play concerns, obtaining an even greater sum for Branthwaite would go a step further.
Several center-back targets have been lined up, with others said to be included in the deal with Manchester United. However, if Sean Dyche wants the cash injection needed to rebuild his team this summer, Branthwaite may be a player who makes way [HITC].
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