Manchester United spent a huge amount of money in the summer transfer window, signing some of the high-profile players. The Red Devils mainly invested their money on defenders in the summer transfer window. Three of the five new signings are defenders including Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and
Noussair Mazraoui. Manchester United wanted to sign one more defender in the summer transfer window and that is Everton defender, Jarrad Branthwaite. But the Red Devils ultimately failed to sign him.
Everton rejected two bids from Manchester United for Jarrad Branthwaite
Jarrad Branthwaite had an outstanding last season, which was the reason why United were very much interested in signing him in the summer transfer window. United were not the only team interested to get him, other Premier League sides were also interested. United sent two different bids for the 22-year-old but Everton rejected both the bids. After the Toffees rejected the first bid, Manchester United improved the price tag for Jarrad Branthwaite and proposed a second of ยฃ50m for the English defender. But the Toffees also rejected that as they believed that the 22-year-old deserved more.
In recent times, it is very much visible that Manchester United often spent more than what is needed for a player. For instance, Manchester United spent a huge amount of money on Antony and Rasmus Rojlund. From these instances, Everton are also looking for a high price tag from Manchester United for Jarrad Branthwaite. That’s why the toffees already rejected two bids from Manchester United in the summer transfer window and demanded more money for the 22-year-old. Manchester United finally moved on to other options as they failed to seal the deal of Jarrad Branthwaite.
United could go for Branthwaite once again
However, as per reports are coming out, Manchester United could go for Jarrad Branthwaite once again in the january transfer window. Newly signed Leny Yoro is out from the United squad after being injured in the preseason. The Frenchman is expected to come in early December. With players like Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, and Victor Nilsson Lindelรถf not getting regular time, United could go for one more defender in the January transfer window. Jarrad Branthwaite is one of the options United have and Manchester United will certainly try their luck in the January transfer window.
Manchester United are in the 16th position in the Premier League. The Red Devils lost 3 out of the six Premier League fixtures, conceded 8 goals, and scored only three. While United are spending a huge amount of money in the transfer window, things are not changing as Erik Ten Hag’s men failed to produce positive results. New owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is trying his best to change Manchester United. He tried his best to bring the glory back to Old Trafford.
Liverpool are also eager to sign Branthwaite
United are not the only team interested in signing Jarrad Branthwiate, Liverpool are also in the race to get him. Probably in the upcoming transfer window, the Reds will go for Branthwaite. With Virgil van Dijk gradually racing the 35-year-old mark, Liverpool are looking for a young and new defender for the club. Jarrad Branthwaite is a good option for the Reds as he has the experience of Premier League football.
Now the question is what will the price tag for Branthwaite in the next transfer window? The 22-year-old made his first appearance this season against Crystal Palace last week in the Premier League after coming back from the injury. Branthwaite had a good game against Crystal Palace. If the English defender continues his current form, his value will definitely increase. Everton will definitely be looking for a high price tag. It is expected that Manchester United will have to pay a good amount of money to get him.
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