Football Insider has revealed that Manchester United is keen on securing an early deal for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The potential transfer fee for the 21-year-old is estimated to be around £60-70m.
With Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans set to become free agents in June, Manchester United will need to address their defensive options this summer. The signing of Branthwaite is seen as crucial to fill the void left by the departing defenders.
The timing is favorable for Manchester United as Everton may be compelled to sell Branthwaite before June 30 in order to comply with the Premier League’s financial regulations. This would allow Everton to include the transfer fee towards the upcoming season’s budget.
By offloading Branthwaite before the deadline, Everton can avoid any potential point deductions and meet the league’s financial requirements. This opens up an opportunity for Manchester United to secure the young defender.
The departure of Evans and Varane will create financial space for Manchester United to offer a new contract to Branthwaite. Despite interest from other Premier League clubs, Manchester United’s urgency in completing the deal could give them an advantage in signing the promising English defender.
