Aoba Tanaka 
Manchester United have upped their offer for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, following the rejection of their initial £35m bid last month. The revised offer is understood to be around £45m, with potential additional payments contingent on meeting certain targets. However, sources indicate that this new bid still falls short of Everton’s valuation for the England international.
Branthwaite, a key left-sided central defender at Goodison Park, played a crucial role in helping Everton avoid relegation last season despite the club facing two points deductions for financial rule breaches. His impressive performances have caught the attention of several top clubs, with Manchester United particularly eager to bolster their defensive options.
United’s interest in Branthwaite comes amid ongoing negotiations for Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt, who is currently representing the Netherlands at Euro 2024. The club’s defensive reshuffle includes the departure of Raphael Varane and uncertainty over the futures of veteran Northern Ireland centre-back Jonny Evans and Sweden international Victor Lindelof. Evans is yet to finalize a new one-year deal, and Lindelof has just returned to Carrington for pre-season training.
As Manchester United continue to seek defensive reinforcements, the club’s determination to secure Branthwaite underscores their commitment to strengthening their backline ahead of the new season. Whether Everton will accept the improved offer remains to be seen, but the negotiations signal United’s intent to invest significantly in their defensive future.
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