Manchester United are said to be preparing to make a second bid for defender Jarrad Branthwaite. – Epl Fantasia

Manchester United are determined in their pursuit and are preparing an improved offer, while Everton remain firm in their £70m valuation of Branthwaite. Everton reportedly view a fee close to the £80m paid for Harry Maguire by United as a fair benchmark for Branthwaite's value and are negotiating with that in mind.

Branthwaite earned recognition as the club's Young Player of the Season after an outstanding campaign at Goodison Park. Everton value him very highly and understand the financial benefits that a transfer could bring, with an initial price of one million, trusting that United or another club will end up meeting their conditions.
Acquiring defensive talents like Branthwaite fits into Ten Hag's plan to build a strong and resilient team capable of competing at elite levels. Following the departure of Raphael Varane, Manchester United's defense requires strengthening, and Branthwaite's youth and Premier League experience position him as a perfect candidate for Ten Hag's future strategies.