Everton have informed Manchester United they have no intention of sanctioning Jarrad Branthwaite’s departure from Goodison Park this summer, according to reports.
Despite beating Real Madrid, Liverpool and PSG to a deal for Lille defender Leny Yoro, United remain interested in signing England international Branthwaite.
Centre-backs Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala have both left Old Trafford this summer, while Manchester United are open to offers for Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
That has led Erik ten Hag to target another centre-back signing following the addition of French teenager Yoro, with his former Ajax player Matthijs de Ligt – currently at Bayern Munich – another option.
Manchester United have already made two unsuccessful bids for Branthwaite, who has made 54 appearances for Everton and was a key player in Sean Dyche’s squad last season.
The Red Devils were considering making a third offer to Everton but the Toffees have made it clear Branthwaite will not be leaving this summer, according to The Athletic.
Everton could yet be persuaded to soften their stance but only if a considerably improved offer is presented, with Goodison Park chiefs valuing the 22-year-old at around £75m.
Branthwaite was selected in Gareth Southgate’s provisional squad for Euro 2024 last month but then found himself cut from the final 26-man party.
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