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  • Everton slap £70 million price tag on Jarrad Branthwaite to end Manchester United’s chances of signing him – Man United News And Transfer News

    Everton slap £70 million price tag on Jarrad Branthwaite to end Manchester United’s chances of signing him – Man United News And Transfer News



    Manchester United currently have three centre-backs out injured, while two are set to leave in the summer, and Ruben Amorim could do with help in the defensive department once the transfer window opens.

    Lisandro Martinez is out till next year with an ACL injury. Even upon his return, the World Cup winner could be set for a position change.

    Matthijs de Ligt suffered an injury against Brentford and will miss at least the next two games. Ayden Heaven is also sidelined.

    Add Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof‘s impending departures, and all Amorim has are Leny Yoro, an ageing Harry Maguire and an unfit Luke Shaw. Young Tyler Fredricson has impressed but he needs to bulk up.

    Defence needs help

    Jarrad Branthwaite has been a long-term target for INEOS, who failed with two bids for the Englishman last summer.

    Talks of a move have refused to die down amid the 22-year-old’s imperious form for the Toffees this season.

    Amid another potential summer approach, Teamtalk have suggested that David Moyes’ return has changed the Merseyside outfit’s outlook with the owners set to back the former United boss in the market.

    And Everton will not allow the England international to leave for anything less than £70 million and they will not change their valuation come what may.

    Everton not budging

    “Everton are point-blank refusing to part with Jarrad Branthwaite for anything less than their valuation this summer no matter which side wants to sign him, sources have revealed to TEAMtalk, leaving Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s big transfer dream facing capitulation.

    “Sources have confirmed the Toffees have slapped a £70 million (€82.6m, $93.7m) minimum price tag on the defender – and they’re not budging.”

    Lots of clubs were interested in Branthwaite with the centre-back helping the Toffees keep nine clean sheets. But it seems he could be staying put for now.

    United have other positions in greater need of reinforcements and it is unlikely INEOS will sanction such an extensive outlay on a centre-back this summer.

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  • Alejandro Garnacho sparked comeback chances vs Brentford, his form will please Ruben Amorim – Man United News And Transfer News

    Alejandro Garnacho sparked comeback chances vs Brentford, his form will please Ruben Amorim – Man United News And Transfer News



    Keeping Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg in mind, Ruben Amorim decided to make a lot of changes to his Manchester United team for their game against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday.

    The visitors did score first through Mason Mount, but subsequently conceded four times as the hosts used their superior physicality to bully the United backline into submission.

    Alejandro Garnacho sparked hopes of a late comeback with a long-range screamer while substitute Amad added a third in added time. But the away side eventually ran out of time and ended up losing 3-4.

    The comeback spirit on show was commendable and a reminder that one cannot take the Red Devils for granted at any stage of a game while the return to goalscoring ways for the Argentine was another huge boost.

    Garnacho returns to form

    It has been an up-and-down campaign for him but he has still managed 11 goals and 10 assists and at 20, there is a lot more to come from Garnacho should United not sell him in the summer.

    The 20-year-old has hardly got any rest since January and while his finishing has often let him down, his effort cannot be understated.

    He never gives up and every time the Argentina international gets the ball, his only thought is to take on his man. His goal was a thing of beauty as he curled hom from range after carrying the ball on his own from midfield.

    The versatile attacker could have had another at the stroke of half-time but he fluffed his lines from an accurate cutback from Mount, who tried to return the favour for his goal.

    Worked his socks off again

    On Sunday, he grabbed a goal and an assist while taking two shots. The Carrington graduate made five key passes, while creating five chances, the most among his teammates.

    He completed a 100 percent of his long balls while also getting one successful cross in. The United No 17 completed 31 out of 39 passes with two of them being into the final third.

    He worked hard off the ball as well, completing one clearance, and one tackle while recovering the ball five times. Garnacho also won two ground duels (stats via sofascore).

    The Argentine star is expected to start against Athletic Club and Amorim will expect more direct running from him as United look to qualify for the final.

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