Jarrad Branthwaite and Darwin Nunez compete for the ball (Photo: Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Manchester United is understood to be preparing to provide around £50 million for the transfer of Everton centre-back Jarrad Bluntwaite this summer.
Sources with a good understanding of the situation provide information Catch off side The man remains keen on Bluntwaite after seeing the bid being rejected for him last year.
The Red Devils have ended up signing both Renee Yoro and Matigis de Liguto in defense, but Bluntwaite still appears to be one of their priorities.
Some of the likes of Liverpool and Real Madrid are also enthusiastic about the highly rated 22 year old. Catch off side Because I understand this can be a complicated saga.
Everton doesn’t want to sell to Merseyside rivals, so United definitely has an edge over Liverpool, but Toffee certainly wants to sell overseas rather than other English clubs.
Jarrad Branthwaite Transfer Saga
While Everton fans will be disappointed, it’s not surprising to see Brantewaite’s future look once again being speculated this summer.
It’s another disappointing campaign at Goodison Park, and Bluntwaite certainly has the ambition to play at a higher level. Gary Reinker previously described him as a “special” talent being a football podcast.
United can do well to snap England International if possible.
Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof probably don’t have a future for Old Trafford, but Lisandro Martinez has proven he’s quite prone to injury in many of his time at the club.
With Reuben Amorim playing three in the back, that certainly means Brantewaite can make a handy addition to play alongside Yoro and Deligt.
However, with MUFC having a very poor season, it is still unclear whether Branthwaite will be considered a sufficient step up for him at this moment.