Man Utd Interest In Jarrad Branthwaite Getting ‘Colder’

Manchester United’s interest in Jarrad Branthwaite is diminishing, with Everton’s staunch €80 million (£68 million) asking price putting the English giants off pursuing a deal, according to journalist Christopher Michel.

Branthwaite had emerged as United’s primary central defensive target this summer, and an initial bid worth £35 million suggested they’d be willing to pay a large fee for the 21-year-old. However, further reports have circulated suggesting that the club’s new ownership group are eager to learn from past mistakes and not get ‘drawn in’ to a protracted saga.

The Red Devils remain admirers of Branthwaite, but Everton’s stringent policy of sticking to their demanded fee means United are now likely to move on and pursue alternatives, says Michel. The likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Jean-Clair Todibo, Marc Guehi and Leny Yoro have all been identified as potential acquisitions.