Report: Man United ready to abandon pursuit of defender linked with Spurs

According to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, Manchester United are ready to call off their pursuit of rumoured Tottenham target Jarrad Branthwaite after seeing their opening offer rejected by Everton.

Spurs and Man United both like Jarrad Branthwaite

Branthwaite is widely viewed as one of the best young centre-backs in English football on the back of his stellar debut Premier League campaign last term.

With Everton’s financial issues well documented, some clubs may sense an opportunity to prise the 21-year-old away from Goodison Park this summer.

That is exactly what happened according to reports, with various outlets stating over recent months that the Toffees were bracing themselves for offers as Spurs and Man Utd circled over the defender (Daily Mail).

An offer did eventually come from United, with The Mirror revealing earlier this week that the Red Devils bid £35m plus £8m in add-ons for Branthwaite.

However, the offer was allegedly sent back by Sean Dyche’s men, who told United that they would have to pay a whopping £70m to sign the England international.

Man United are ready to move on from Branthwaite

Sheth has now revealed that Erik Ten Hag’s side will not return with an improved offer for Branthwaite and are now ready to turn their attention to other alternatives.

The journalist said Sky Sports live blog: “Manchester United won’t be drawn into a long-running saga over the potential signing of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

“It’s understood United are unlikely to go back in with an improved offer unless there are assurances Everton will reduce their asking price.

“If United feel there is no room for negotiation, they will quickly move on to other targets – with Lille’s Leny Yoro thought to be high on their list.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Tottenham’s interest in Branthwaite would have likely ended the moment they signed Radu Dragusin in January. Spurs were never going to pay more than £50m for a fourth-choice centre-back.

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