Manchester United back in for Branthwaite: major Everton bid | OneFootball

The defense raises alarm bells again

Manchester United are already working on solutions to fix the defensive problems that have marked their difficult start to the season. The fragility shown in their most recent match has led the Old Trafford hierarchy to revive an option that had already emerged in previous transfer windows: Jarrad Branthwaite.

According to information from TEAMtalk, the Manchester club have stepped up their interest in the Everton defender, believing that his Premier League experience could provide the authority that a back line still marked by youth currently needs.

The doubts grew after the cup elimination against Brighton, a match in which the pairing of 19-year-old Ayden Heaven and 20-year-old Leny Yoro struggled to contain the opposition attacks. The lack of decisiveness at key moments ended up being one of the factors that allowed the comeback.

Branthwaite, experience to support the youngsters

The possible arrival of the English centre-back would respond to a specific need within the project: to add an established defender who can share responsibilities with the young talents and bring greater solidity to the back line.

Branthwaite, 24, already knows the demands of the Premier League and has become an important player for Everton. His profile fits Manchester United’s search, as the club aim to strengthen a position that has caused problems over recent seasons.

The club’s intention would be to make the defender one of their priorities for the next winter transfer window.

Everton put a price on their main defender

The main obstacle to completing the deal would be financial. Everton maintain a high valuation of Branthwaite and, according to the cited report, are demanding around £80 million, close to €95 million, to allow him to leave.

That figure would force Manchester United to make a considerable investment if they ultimately decide to move forward for the defender.

Meanwhile, the defensive situation continues to keep the sporting department on alert. The team need to reduce the number of goals they are conceding and find a balance between the development of their young centre-backs and the addition of players capable of providing immediate experience.

With the winter transfer window on the horizon, Branthwaite has once again positioned himself among Manchester United’s main alternatives to strengthen their defense.

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