Manchester United had an opening bid for Jarrad Branthwaite, believed to be worth £35m plus add-ons, turned down by Everton last month; Branthwaite played 35 times for the Toffees in the Premier League last season
Tuesday 9 July 2024 15:45, UK
Manchester United have made a second bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite thought to be in the region of £45m plus £5m in add-ons.
The offer is expected to be rejected by Everton.
United will then have to decide if they will go back in with an improved bid.
Sky Sports News reported last month that Everton had turned down a first offer from United, which fell considerably short of their valuation of the defender, with one source suggesting the bid was worth £35m plus add-ons.
Everton regard Branthwaite as a key player.
Branthwaite played 35 times for Everton in the Premier League last season, although he was cut from England's Euro 2024 preliminary squad.
Branthwaite and Lille's Leny Yoro are live options while United continue to negotiate with Bayern Munich over Matthias de Ligt.
Talks with Bayern over De Ligt have been described as positive. There is a willingness from all parties to get a deal done.
Bayern want £42.5m plus add-ons.
United are not commenting on reports in France claiming they've had a bid accepted by Lille for Yoro - but he is a target.
Real Madrid are also very keen to sign the 18-year-old.
Signing two central defenders in this window has not been ruled out.
United want to replace Raphael Varane after he left the club following the expiration of his contract.
Further additions will depend on whether there are more departures in that position.
Victor Lindelof's future could be key. The defender has entered the final year of his contract and there are currently no talks planned over a new deal.
Fenerbahce are one of a number of clubs interested in the Swedish international.
Talks continue with Jonny Evans and his representatives over a new one-year deal.
The 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open.
The window will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
