Everton is taken aback by the fact that Manchester United has agreed to pay such a high amount for a defender who is three years younger than Jarrad Branthwaite. Branthwaite, who is now playing in Ligue 1 and has not played for France, is out of contract in 2025. According to Erik Ten Hag, We’re willing to invest in his future and help him develop into a top talent.
Currently playing in Ligue 1 and yet to be capped for France, Branthwaite is set to become a free agent in 2025.
Sources close to the negotiations have revealed that Manchester United has agreed to a surprising £50 million fee for the young defender, leaving Everton’s management in disbelief.
An insider from Everton remarked, “It’s astonishing that Manchester United is ready to invest so much in a player who is still developing and hasn’t proven himself at the highest level yet.”
Branthwaite has been making waves in Ligue 1 with his performances, but the hefty fee Manchester United is prepared to pay has caused a stir in the football community.
A football analyst commented, “The amount is extraordinary for a player who is still in the learning phase. Manchester United must see something exceptional in him to justify such an investment.”
Everton’s surprise is partly because Branthwaite is only three years younger than their own Jarrad Branthwaite, who has already established himself in the Premier League.
An Everton source added, “We’re wondering if Manchester United has overpaid for a player who hasn’t been tested at the highest level.”
The transfer has sparked debate among football fans. Some see it as a bold statement of Manchester United’s ambitions, while others question the prudence of spending so much on an unproven talent.
As the transfer window continues to surprise, Manchester United’s readiness to spend big has sent ripples through the football world.
In response to the controversy, Manchester United’s manager defended the acquisition, saying, “We believe this young defender has the potential to become a world-class player. We’re ready to invest in his future and support his development into a top talent.” Meanwhile, Everton is left to reflect on what might have been had they kept Branthwaite.
