Manchester United’s new bid for Jarrad Branthwaite expected to be rejected by Everton

Manchester United have submitted a new bid worth £50million for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, talkSPORT understands.

But the Toffees are expected to reject the bid of £45m up front plus £5m in add-ons for their young centre-back.

Branthwaite excelled for Everton last season and has one England cap to his nameCredit: GettyIt’s understood Everton want £70m for the 22-year-old England defender.

Everton rejected the Red Devils’ opening bid of £35m last month.

talkSPORT reported last month that personal terms have been agreed between the centre-back and Man United.

Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is looking for defensive reinforcements having already seen Raphael Varane leave the club upon the expiration of his contract.

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The player had a good season with Everton and earned a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man England squad, but narrowly missed out on a place at Euro 2024.

Real Madrid have also been linked with Branthwaite, but Man United are thought to be the only serious suitors for him.

“He’s literally playing above his years,” Everton teammate Ashley Young said to talkSPORT about Branthwaite.

Branthwaite isn’t at Germany but it’s felt he’ll have a big future with EnglandCredit: Getty

Ten Hag is desperate to bolster his side this summerCredit: Getty”He doesn’t take any prisoners, he wants to play football.

“He can tackle, he can head it and come up with a goal as well. He’s got all the attributes to be a great centre-half for many years.”

Branthwaite began his career at hometown club Carlisle United but made the move to Everton in January 2020 aged 17.

He initially signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Goodison Park but this was extended by a further year to June 2023 shortly after.

Branthwaite has been on loan at Blackburn and also had a productive spell with PSV Eindhoven during the 2022/23 season, winning the KNVB Cup with them, before signing another new deal with Everton in October 2023.

As well as scooping the Young Player of the Year award and Players’ Player of the Year award with Everton last season, Branthwaite was part of the England squad that won the European Under-21 Championship last season.