Liverpool join Manchester United in race to sign Branthwaite
Liverpool they have supposedly joined manchester united in the race to sign Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite this summer, according to team talk.
The Merseyside club have apparently been exploring the possibility of signing a new defender as a possible long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk, who turns 33 this summer.
Numerous names have been linked with a move to Anfield ahead of the summer window, including Gonçalo Inacio, Leny Yoro and Antonio Silva, however Branthwaite is now emerging as a serious option.
According to the report of team talkLiverpool are interested in signing Branthwaite and could make a concrete approach to buy him during the off-season.
Anyway, that It has been suggested that Man Utd are also interested in signing the Englishman, so Liverpool will face stiff competition from their adversaries to achieve any potential deal for him.
Battle
Everton reportedly want a fee of around £75 million to sell his star man, so Man Utd or Liverpool will have to spend a huge amount of money to get the Englishman's service this summer.
However, Everton are currently hovering around the relegation zone after their 10-point deduction was found guilty of breaching FFP rules. So, if they fail to secure their first division status for next season, then they will be forced to sell the defender at a reduced price.
Having struggled with their defensive weaknesses this season, the Red Devils have reportedly decided to renew their defensive line by signing more than one centre-back this summer. Several defenders have been linked with a move to Old Trafford and Branthwaite is mentioned as a key option.
The Everton star is a talented player and has great potential. The Englishman has already shown glimpses of his talent in the Premier League this season. Therefore, it would be a big coup for Liverpool or Man Utd if either club bought him.
However, considering Liverpool's fierce rivalry with Everton, Branthwaite is more likely to choose to join the record Premier League champions over the Reds if he leaves the Toffees this summer.
However, it will be interesting to see who will ultimately win the race to sign Branthwaite if Man Utd take on Liverpool for this deal during the off-season.
