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Why Everton may be forced to sell Man Utd transfer target Jarrad Branthwaite in cut-price deal - explained

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<p>Transfer plans are in the process of being drawn up at Old Trafford, although it remains to be seen who will be calling the shots from the dugout in 2024-25 – with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/erik-ten-hag-hits-back-at-man-utd-fans-after-being-booed-for-taking-off-kobbie-mainoo-burnley/bltc3eeab545351c055" target="_blank">questions continuing to be asked of Erik ten Hag’s future</a>. Whoever is at the helm, the general consensus is that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/hope-man-utd-jarrad-branthwaite-reveals-when-make-transfer-call-everton-defender-interest-real-madrid/blt89b31dc8ab4163ea" target="_blank">reinforcements at the back are required</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>With that in mind, Branthwaite continues to register on United’s radar. At 21 years of age, and having already been drafted into the senior England squad, the commanding centre-half is considered to be a shrewd addition for the present and future.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Everton will be reluctant sellers, but their precarious financial position is leaving them vulnerable to early summer raids. Having already been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/more-punishment-everton-toffees-relegation-dogfight-deducted-two-points-premier-league-profit-sustainability-rules-breach/blt935657501bd7ac77" target="_blank">stung with two points deductions for breaches of Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR)</a>, the Toffees need to try and balance books by June 30.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>United could look to take advantage of that by making a play for Branthwaite. They will be aware of Everton’s need to raise funds – even with a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/more-problems-for-everton-with-takeover-thrown-into-doubt-as-777-partners-scrambling-to-raise-funds-and-seeking-deadline-extension/blt232a1c3b409be732" target="_blank">potential takeover from 777 Partners</a> still in the pipeline - and <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/27584086/man-utd-transfer-mews-jarrad-branthwaite-everton-ffp/ " target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a> reports that a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-record-equalling-transfer-fee-jarrad-branthwaite-asking-price-everton-england-defender/bltbe72282a208c87c0" target="_blank">supposed £80 million ($100m) asking price</a> could be lowered.</p>

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<p>Everton would prefer to part with other assets, such as Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana, but Branthwaite’s stock continues to rise – as he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-competition-jarrard-branthwaite-man-city-everton-star-real-madrid-interested/blt986e4693c9d0555a" target="_blank">attracts admiring glances from across Europe</a> – and the Merseyside outfit may be left with no option but to cash in before the latest financial cycle ends for Premier League clubs.</p>

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Why Everton may be forced to sell Man Utd transfer target Jarrad Branthwaite in cut-price deal - explained | Goal.com UK

Manchester United may be able to prise Jarrad Branthwaite away from Everton in a cut-price deal, with the Red Devils making the defender a top target.

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