Man Utd will fight with Spurs for Branthwaite
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, manchester united could fight with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Everton central defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.
The 21-year-old has become one of the best young centre-backs in the world. first division and could land a big move away from Goodison Park when the season concludes. It is known that the Spurs are interested in signing him and are speaking with Givemesport, Jacobs revealed that the London giants will be present at the race.
However, the journalist also believes that Manchester United will offer competition in the search for the player. The Red Devils are preparing a move for a young centre-back and “Branthwaite ticks a lot of boxes being a left centre-back” too, he said: “I think there's going to be a bidding war, in many ways, over the summer.”
“I think Tottenham will be there and we know it. real Madrid I've also looked in the past. It is true that incorporating at least one young center back is on Manchester United's positional radar. Home players are also a key focus, so Branthwaite ticks a lot of boxes, especially as he is a left-sided centre-back.”
Great potential
Branthwaite was on loan at PSV Eindhoven last season, where he began to realize his potential. The young Englishman has transferred his form to the Toffees, where he has become a regular starter alongside James Tarkowski. He has impressed with his tackling, ball recoveries, duel-winning ability and has made crucial clearances.
Tottenham have an established starting duo in Sergio Romero and Micky van de Ven, but both players have been out with injuries this campaign. Branthwaite would offer solid competition and could be seen as the understudy to the latter, who is left-footed. A similar case could happen at United. He could act as cover for Lisandro Martínez, who has been injury prone.
Everton are expected to demand a bonus to sanction his departure in the next transfer window and it has been rumored that they could demand as much as £75 million What was the price at which Wesley Fofana made the change to Chelsea coming from Leicester City in 2022. He was then 21 years old and was one of the most sought-after centre-backs.
