BID MADE: Manchester United to seal “final agreement” worth £50m plus objectives for signing – club official announcement imminent
Manchester United failed with their initial offer to sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton and are prepared to move in with an improved bid.
Former Spurs and Everton scout, Bryan King, says that the Red Devils and the Toffees will eventually reach an agreement worth over £50m to complete the transfer.
The ex Millwall shot stopper told Goodison News:
“I don’t think it was a mistake for Everton to reject the offer. I think it was a cheeky bid from Manchester United.”
“As I see it, the final agreement will be £50million plus add-ons. If he becomes a regular international, how many appearances he makes for the club etc.”
Everton have clear financial problems that led them to points deduction last season and they surely do not want any concerns going into the next season.
The Merseysiders have to improve the books before the end of the current month and for that, they have to offload players.
On the other hand, Man Utd had a negative goal difference last term after leaking no fewer than 58 goals in the Premier League.
Ten Hag desperately needs to reinforce his defense and the 21-year-old star has the quality to solve the conundrum at the back.
Will Man Utd be able to finally sign Branthwaite in a deal worth over £50m? Only time will tell.