Manchester United have been linked with a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in recent months.
according to give me sportthey remain interested in signing the Everton defender and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in the future. The report indicates that Manchester United could assess the possibility of signing the 22-year-old centre-back in 2025.
It will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay the asking price for him. There have been rumors that Everton value the player 80 million pounds and it is a high price to pay.
Meanwhile, the report also confirms this Liverpool could compete with Manchester United in the race to sign the English defender. Virgil van Dijk is out of contract in the summer of 2025 and they are looking for a long-term replacement for the Netherlands international.
Branthwaite is one of the best young defenders in European football at the moment, and it’s no surprise that Liverpool are interested in him. It will be interesting to see if the Toffees are willing to sell them to their bitter rivals.
There’s no doubt that Branthwaite would be a quality long-term signing for Liverpool if they get the deal done.
Branthwaite might be tempted to move
Both Manchester United and Liverpool will be attractive destinations for the player. He will look to compete at the highest level and Liverpool will also be able to offer him UEFA Champions League football.
Both clubs have a proven track record of nurturing young players, and could help the Everton star fulfill his world-class potential. Whoever ends up signing him will have a future star on their hands. Even if they have to pay a premium now, the defender could end up justifying the investment in the long run.
