Everton want £80m for Branthwaite from Man Utd

Manchester United person agreed individual position pinch Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, pinch nan Merseysiders valuing nan 21-year-old astatine at slightest £80m.

United intend to speak to Everton astir Branthwaite aft nan transportation model opened connected Friday.

The consequence is apt to beryllium frosty.

BBC Sport has been told Everton do not want to waste Branthwaite, whom galore judge was unlucky to miss retired connected selection for England's European Championship squad.

The nine judge it is conscionable a matter of clip earlier Branthwaite becomes an England regular and complaint him successful nan aforesaid bracket arsenic Harry Maguire and Josko Gvardiol.

Maguire costs United £80m erstwhile he joined from Leicester successful 2019. Gvardiol costs Manchester City £77m erstwhile he moved from RB Leipzig past summer.

Branthwaite has caught nan oculus pinch a bid of awesome performances arsenic a left-sided cardinal defender for Everton, helping nan Merseyside nine to debar relegation past play contempt 2 points deductions for breaching rules limiting financial losses.

In May Everton head of shot Kevin Thelwell said players "will beryllium sold" this summertime and asked fans for "patience and understanding" arsenic nan nine activity to amended their financial condition.

With existent profit and sustainability rules (PSR) successful spot for adjacent play and nary Champions League football, United are open to offers for almost each their first-team squad arsenic they look to make costs and amended Erik 10 Hag's squad.

United person put a £40m value tag connected 24-year-old guardant Jadon Sancho.

After completing a two-week capacity review which saw Ten Hag enactment arsenic manager, United are targeting cardinal defence arsenic an area they want to strengthen.

Frenchman Raphael Varane near nan nine pursuing nan FA Cup final, and Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof each suffered injuries past season.

Veteran Northern Ireland world Jonny Evans was besides troubled by injury, though United person confirmed they are successful talks pinch nan 36-year-old complete a caller deal.