Manchester United made a second offer for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, but it was rejected. The bid, which included £45m plus £5m in add-ons, was turned down by Everton. This comes after an initial bid from United, which was deemed insufficient by Everton, as it was valued at £35m plus add-ons. Branthwaite is considered a key player by Everton and played 35 times for the team last season. However, he did not make it to England’s Euro 2024 preliminary squad.
In addition to pursuing Branthwaite, Manchester United is also in talks with Bayern Munich over Matthijs de Ligt. The negotiations have been positive, and there is a willingness from all parties to reach an agreement. Bayern is asking for £42.5m plus add-ons for De Ligt. United also has a potential deal in place with Lille for defender Leny Yoro worth €50m (£42.2). The club is considering signing two central defenders in this transfer window to replace Raphael Varane, who left after his contract expired. The final decision on additional signings will depend on the future of Victor Lindelof, who is in the final year of his contract. Talks are ongoing with Jonny Evans for a new one-year deal.
Fenerbahce has shown interest in Victor Lindelof, adding to the speculation surrounding his future at Manchester United. The club is working on securing deals for central defenders and is actively engaging in the transfer market. The summer transfer window in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is open and will close on August 30. The Premier League has aligned its deadline with other major European leagues to streamline transfer activities. Manchester United is keen on strengthening its defense and is actively pursuing options to bolster its squad for the upcoming season.