Liverpool ready to make huge offer to sign £70 million Premier League star after agreeing personal terms with Man United

Liverpool ready to make huge offer to sign £70 million Premier League star after agreeing personal terms with Man United

Liverpool ready to beat Manchester United in race to sign Premier League star

Liverpool are reportedly set to beat their arch-rivals Manchester United for the signature of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

As claimed by The Sun (via The Faithful MUFC), the Reds are ready to splash £70 million for the England international.

Jarrad Branthwaite (photo by Getty images)

As per the aforementioned report, the Merseyside giants are willing to offer an initial fee of £63m and pay £7m in add-ons for Branthwaite.

Liverpool have not directly signed a player from their local rivals since Abel Xavier in 2003 but are prepared for a sensational raid.

Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for the Everton defender throughout the summer and even had personal terms agreed.

However, the Red Devils had two bids rejected by the Toffees who were adamant regarding their asking price of £70 million.

Jarrad Branthwaite is reportedly happy to trade Everton for Liverpool and would be happy with the salary of around £180,000 a week at Anfield.

The 22-year-old emerged as one of the brightest defensive prospects in Europe following his exceptional season for Sean Dyche’s side last time out.

Branthwaite appeared 41 times for Everton across competitions last season, helping the club keep 15 clean sheets.

His performances played a key role in helping the Merseysiders retain their Premier League status despite facing a point deduction.

Manchester United have already bolstered their defensive ranks this summer despite missing out on Branthwaite.

The Red Devils signed Leny Yoro from Lille and Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich.