- Branthwaite valued at close to £75m ($95m)
- Man Utd might be pushed away
- Red Devils looking to replace Varane
WHAT HAPPENED?
Man Utd’s hunt for defensive stability after the departure of Raphael Varane from their ranks has led them to the Everton defender. However, as per The Independent, the Toffees hold a similar value for Branthwaite as Leicester City did for Harry Maguire in 2019 (£80m).
THE BIGGER PICTURE
As per ESPN, Branthwaite is valued at around £75 million ($95m) by Everton and the valuation could be off-putting for United. They are reported to be operating on ‘tight’ finances despite them having engineered significant departures of high-earning players over the last two years.
DID YOU KNOW?
Branthwaite’s high value comes due to his young age, his high demand coming into the transfer window and his current contract with Everton lasting until 2027. He is also a homegrown player.
WHAT NEXT FOR BRANTHWAITE?
The 21-year-old centre-back will now head off to training with Gareth Southgate’s England as he hopes to be a starting defender going to Germany for the Euros.
