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Manchester United have successfully negotiated personal terms with Jarrad Branthwaite, yet the most recent developments suggest these agreements hold little significance.
In a report published by iNews, Everton is confident that Manchester United won’t be able to meet their financial demands to secure the 21-year-old defender’s transfer. Recently, Manchester United made an offer of £35 million plus £8 million in potential add-ons for the English center back. However, Everton promptly rejected this bid.
Since then, Manchester United has been waiting for Everton to signal a willingness to lower their current asking price of £80 million. According to iNews, there is no possibility that Everton will reduce their demanded fee. Meanwhile, Manchester United is adamant about not overpaying for Branthwaite.
The report indicates that while United has agreed on personal terms with Branthwaite, a dealmaker has described this agreement as “meaningless” due to the lack of a formal agreement between the two clubs.
Branthwaite, who has three years remaining on his contract, is reportedly committed to Everton. The club values him as highly as Harry Maguire, for whom Manchester United paid £80 million to Leicester five years ago.
With Manchester United unwilling to meet Everton’s valuation and the Toffees firm on their price, it appears likely that Branthwaite will remain with Everton, ending this transfer saga.
