Manchester United are preparing a fortune for the new Maguire

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

It's official for Maguire, the decision is made
Manchester United are interested in Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton’s central defender, and would like to recruit him in January, but would have to pay a sum comparable to that paid for Harry Maguire.

This is according to CaughtOffside, who report that Man Utd and Tottenham are both in the running to secure the services of the Everton defender.

United have long admired Branthwaite

United have long admired Branthwaite and see him as a future pillar of their defense.

However, Everton are not willing to sell him and it would take a transfer fee of the caliber of Harry Maguire’s for the club to make way.

Man Utd’s interest in Branthwaite

United had previously attempted to sign Branthwaite in the summer of 2024, but failed to reach an agreement with Everton, who turned down an offer of around €55 million. Over the past two years, Branthwaite has established himself as one of the most promising young defenders in English football.

The 23-year-old, standing at 1.96m tall, joined Everton from Carlisle in 2020 and has since enjoyed a meteoric rise.

He spent the 2022-23 season on loan at PSV Eindhoven and impressed in the club’s Dutch Cup victory. Branthwaite returned to Everton for the 2023-24 season and has become a key player, helping to keep the club going despite a points penalty.

He played 41 matches and was voted Everton’s Young Player of the Season. Last season, Branthwaite played 32 matches in all competitions. This season, he is injured and unavailable, but he has a selection for the England team.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.