Manchester United have reportedly reached personal terms with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, but negotiations over a transfer fee have hit a snag. The Red Devils initially proposed £35 million, which Everton swiftly rejected, demanding at least £70 million. With INEOS unwilling to meet this price, United have lined up four potential alternatives if the deal for the Cumbrian defender falls through.
Despite being more affordable, the alternative defenders identified by United are highly regarded. Bayern Munich’s Matthijs De Ligt, Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo, Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, and Lille’s Leny Yoro are among the top candidates. With Raphael Varane leaving a significant gap in the defense this summer, it’s crucial for United to sign a player capable of adapting to the Premier League’s demands immediately.
United’s focus is on securing a young defender to replace Varane. All four targets are under 25 but boast strong reputations as elite centre-backs.
A final decision on the defender United will sign has not yet been made, but the club knows it must soon choose wisely. Todibo and Guehi were on their radar last summer, while Yoro has recently emerged as a top talent, also attracting interest from Real Madrid.
Jarrad Branthwaite
Jarrad Branthwaite
EnglandThis season he played in total 35 times for 3117 minutes for Premier League.
Jarrad Branthwaite scored 3 goals for Everton. He procured no assists. He received 8 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 15th in Premier League. In the last match Everton lost 2-1 against Arsenal.
Everton performance and stats
Everton is currently 15th in the Premier League with 40 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 16 times. In its last match, Everton lost 2-1 against Arsenal.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 39 goals and conceding 49.
Casimiro
Carlos Henrique Casimiro
BrazilThis season he played in total 3 times for 291 minutes for FA Cup.
Casimiro scored 1 goal for Manchester United. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 8th in FA Cup. In the last match Manchester United won 2-1 against Manchester City.
Manchester United performance and stats
