Jarrad Branthwaite bid rejected as Man United send 'biggest offer' for £60m wonderkid
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United are set up for a busy couple of months this summer as the transfer window officially opened yesterday. Erik ten Hag will have a lot to do in order to get his squad sorted following a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League which was the complete antithesis of their FA Cup run which saw them lift their second domestic trophy in as many seasons under the Dutchman.
Having had his future secured in a decision made by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe earlier this week, Ten Hag will no doubt be out to prove his doubters wrong after their tough 2023/24 campaign by wheeling and dealing his way through the summer months with concerns around their standing with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSRs) hanging over their shoulder. READ MORE: Jarrad Branthwaite to Man United transfer: £35m bid, personal terms ‘agreed’, Everton stance READ MORE: Jarrad Branthwaite analysed as Man United make 'opening offer' for Everton defender Man United opened the transfer window this summer by immediately sending a formal bid worth up to £43 million for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite but it was summarily rejected by the Toffees later that day.
It's long been believed Sean Dyche's side will command a fee of at least £70m for the star whose performances at Goodison Park led him to Gareth Southgate's 33-man provisional England squad for the Euros.
When asked about the rumours of a potential move to Man United back in April, Branthwaite simply shrugged off the comments and reiterated his focus to keeping Everton in the Premier League for next season.
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