Everton have enhanced their position in the transfer market by rejecting Manchester United’s £35m offer for 21-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The officials at Old Trafford are firm in their stance that they will not give in to high demands for a player that his current club values at £70m. This deal was thought to be influenced by Everton’s need to raise funds through player sales to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), but it has been revealed that Sean Dyche’s team has found alternative ways to do so, leaving Manchester United in a difficult position. Check out the complete list of confirmed transfers for Manchester United as plans for a potential transfer by Sir Jim Ratcliffe surface. Bruno Fernandes, former Man United teammate, is facing a challenge posed by Cristiano Ronaldo. Forward Lewis Dobbin has finalized a move from Goodison Park to Aston Villa in order to complete business before the accounting year ends on June 30. Before confirmation, it was expected that if striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin moved to Newcastle United, it would help Everton avoid breaching financial limits set by the Premier League. The transfer of Dobbin has eased pressure on Everton to sell players in order to stay within the limits. This transfer between Merseyside and the West Midlands has sparked debates on the morality of such deals. The financial scrutiny and potential sanctions for failing to comply with PSR rules have primarily been directed towards Everton’s rivals. To support each other, clubs are engaging in the movement of academy players, as having homegrown talent can lead to significant financial gain. For example, Dobbin moved from Everton to Villa Park, while Iroegbunam went from Villa to West Bromwich Albion for £9m. Newcastle is interested in Calvert-Lewin, and Everton may pursue Minteh from the Magpies for £40m, despite Minteh never playing for Newcastle. Chelsea is also involved in the transfer drama, and is reportedly working with Villa on separate transfers. Ian Maatsen, a left back, is reportedly on the verge of a transfer worth £37 million to Unai Emery’s team. Additionally, Aston Villa is set to sell Omari Kellyman, an 18-year-old player they acquired from Derby County for £600,000 two years ago, to Chelsea for £19 million. Stay updated on all things Manchester United by subscribing to our newsletter.
