According to HITC, Manchester United is thinking about signing four defenders this summer, including Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton.
The news source stated on April 6 that Wolves defender Max Kilman, Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini, and Benfica center-back Antonio Silva are the other three choices that the billionaire-owned team is considering.
This summer, the Red Devils’ top priority is to sign a center-back.
The possibility of Branthwaite joining Manchester United
Manchester United’s interest in Branthwaite and their financial strength may make it difficult for Everton to keep him.
Branthwaite may fetch a price tag of between £60 and £75 million, and if United can satisfy these criteria, the Toffees may be persuaded to sell.
However, Everton may benefit from United’s examination of less expensive alternatives like Kilman, Scalvini, and Silva.
The Goodison team may decide to keep Branthwaite if United makes a more cost-effective decision, particularly if they place a high importance on stability and continuity in their defensive line.
Additionally, the club’s potential reluctance to sell to a Premier League rival could play a role in negotiations.
The Blues may decide to hold onto Branthwaite due to his potential and the need to preserve defensive strength, even in spite of the attraction of a substantial transfer fee. This is especially likely if they feel that his departure could compromise their team.
In other Everton news, a Champions League team that plans to leave in the summer has the records for one of the Toffees’ first-team players on the table.
