FEE AGREED: Manchester United set to beat Liverpool and Chelsea to the signing of £50m superstar, United has already agreed to pay His release clause – player set to bid farewell to His teammates for Him to join Man United
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Manchester United Nears Deal to Sign £50m Talent, Outbidding Rivals Liverpool and Chelsea
Manchester United is poised to finalize the signing of a £50 million star, edging out competitors Liverpool and Chelsea. The club has already agreed to meet the player’s release clause, signaling a farewell from his current teammates as he prepares to join United.
Initially, Manchester United’s bid to acquire Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton was unsuccessful. However, the club is set to return with a more enticing offer.
According to Bryan King, a former scout for Spurs and Everton, a deal between Manchester United and Everton will likely be finalized for over £50 million. King, who previously played for Millwall, commented to Goodison News:
“I don’t believe Everton made a mistake rejecting the initial bid. Manchester United’s first offer was somewhat ambitious.”
He added, “The final agreement is expected to be £50 million plus additional incentives, dependent on factors such as international appearances and the number of matches played for the club.”
Everton’s financial struggles, which resulted in a points deduction last season, necessitate a cautious approach as they look to stabilize their finances before the upcoming season. To balance their books, Everton must offload players by the end of the current month.
Conversely, Manchester United faced defensive challenges last season, conceding 58 goals in the Premier League and ending with a negative goal difference. Manager Erik ten Hag is in dire need of defensive reinforcements, and the 21-year-old Branthwaite is seen as a promising solution to their defensive woes.
Whether Manchester United can secure Branthwaite’s transfer for over £50 million remains to be seen.