I would love to join Man United – £70m-rated Everton defender wants Old Trafford move as he makes final transfer decision

I would love to join Man United – £70m-rated Everton defender wants Old Trafford move as he makes final transfer decision

According to Fabrizio Romano, Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite is determined to make the move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window.

After an incredible breakthrough season with the Toffees the previous season, the Englishman is now favoured to accept a more difficult task.

Jarrad Branthwaite (photo by Getty images)

Everton is presently unwilling to sell him for less than £70 million this summer, despite Man United having already made an initial proposal of £43 million for his signing.

Fabrizio Romano has now disclosed that Branthwaite will be the subject of another internal discussion at United, on his Transfer Live Show.

He continued by saying that the athlete is eager to join the Red Devils since they are a great choice for his future and that he has been waiting for them.

He said: “This upcoming week, Manchester United internally will discuss again about what they want to do with Jarrad Branthwaite.

The player keeps waiting for Manchester United. He keeps believing that Manchester United is a fantastic option for his future, so he wants to go to Manchester United.”

“But it also depends on Everton, and we have to see if Everton will change the conditions of the deal, because for £70 million, United are not going for Branthwaite. So, it has to be something different in terms of package, and we will see what happens.”

United have to fill the void left by Raphael Varane whose contract expires at the end of June.

Branthwaite is a left-footed central defender, but he can also operate from the right centre-back position.

He made a handful number of appearances from the role during his loan spell at PSV Eindhoven under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

At the age of 21, he has plenty of room for development. Branthwaite has impressed with his aerial presence, tackling and ability to clear his lines.

He has also caught the eye with his recovery pace, but still needs to improve his distribution. United believe he is the right player for them, but Everton continue to play hardball in negotiations.

United are likely to come up with a renewed proposal for the ‘pretty special‘ star and they will be hoping that the player will also put the pressure on the Toffees to push through a summer transfer.

Branthwaite has already agreed personal terms with United and it is left to be seen whether the Merseyside outfit lower their transfer demands.

The Red Devils have been prepared to play the waiting game for their marquee signings over the years, but the new management under Sir Jim Ratcliffe are clear that they won’t be held to ransom over any purchase.

If United can’t reach an agreement for Branthwaite in the next fortnight or so, they could shift their attention elsewhere