Manchester United are unlikely to make another bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite if Sean Dyche s side do not reduce their asking price , according to reports.
, with the Toffees looking for at least double that amount.
Signing a new central defender is a priority for Erik ten Hag and Sir Jim Ratcliffe following Raphael Varane s departure.
Varane did not sign a new contract at Old Trafford and will officially leave on a free transfer when his deal runs out at the end of the month.
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England international Branthwaite had a great 2023/24 campaign with Everton and it is no surprise to see expressing an interest.
Man Utd: Ratcliffe not keen on Branthwaite saga
However, after failing with a derisory opening bid, Man Utd are unlikely to return with an improved offer if Everton do not budge as Ratcliffe is eager to avoid a long-running saga this summer, according to Dharmesh Sheth.
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.
Lille centre-back Leny Yoro is mentioned by Sheth, with the French teenager available this summer as his contract expires in 2025.
Man Utd are not alone in being interested in Yoro, with Real Madrid, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain also keen.
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