Branthwiate, Yoro and Zirkzee - Manchester United transfer state of play as window hots up
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United remain deadlocked with Everton in negotiations for Jarrad Branthwiate as Ineos try to complete their first signing since taking over football operations at Old Trafford.
A bid of £35m plus £8m in add-ons has been rejected by the Toffees, who continue to insist on a £70m fee for their 21-year-old central defender.
United view this as unrealistic and are waiting to see if Everton lower their demands before going back in for their top defensive target.
Everton hope the sale of winger Lewis Dobbin to Aston Villa could ease their own financial fair play headaches before the latest accounting deadline of June 30 for the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules, although that is likely to still leave them close to the limit. ALSO READ: Southgate could hurt United with two Euro 2024 decisions ALSO READ: The transfer trend that could help United this summer United have alternative targets in central defence and continue to be linked with 18-year-old Lille defender Leny Yoro.
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