According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United has finally won the race over Liverpool FC and Manchester City to get an extraordinary defender who is worth sixty million pounds. The signing of the player has been approved, the paperwork has been completed, and the medical tests are scheduled to begin this coming Friday. There is no way for supporters of Manchester United to stop beaming with delight 🙇♂️🙈
The club has successfully negotiated personal terms with the central defender, despite initial concerns about the £80 million asking price.
Recent reports from FT indicate that Branthwaite is close to completing his transfer to Manchester United.
Negotiations between Manchester United and Everton have made significant progress, with Everton now considering offers between £50 million and £60 million.
Nevertheless, Everton is aiming for a total deal value of £65 million, factoring in performance-related bonuses and add-ons.
Everton is poised to make a significant profit from this transfer, having acquired Branthwaite from Carlisle for just £1 million in 2020.
Since then, the young defender has shown considerable potential, particularly during a successful loan period with Dutch Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven in the 2022-23 season, followed by strong performances in the Premier League last season.
Manchester United are set to secure a promising talent in Branthwaite, who is expected to be a strong contender to eventually replace Raphael Varane in the team’s defense.
Bolstering the defense is a priority for the club, and acquiring the English starlet would mark a major advancement for United under Ratcliffe’s leadership. The deal is anticipated to be completed by the end of this month.
