Jarrad Branthwaite has discussed the transfer rumors from last summer that connected him to a potential switch to Manchester United. The Reds made two offers for the Everton defender, proposing £45 million plus £5 million in add-ons after their initial £43 million bid was rejected. In May of last year, the Manchester Evening News reported that the Toffees valued Branthwaite, 21, at between £70 million and £80 million. However, United considered Everton’s price for the center-back to be unrealistic, so he remained at Goodison Park. Branthwaite missed six out of Everton’s first seven Premier League matches this season due to groin surgery but has played in every league game since late October. The England international has now addressed the transfer rumors linking him to a move to Old Trafford. “It’s challenging for any player when there’s solid interest,” he mentioned in the club’s match-day program prior to last month’s 0-0 draw against Chelsea. “However, I focus on myself and what I can control, which is my training performance and how I play in matches. If I perform well, it’s beneficial for both me and the team.” I believe that’s the most important aspect for me: I don’t let myself get too caught up in everything. I stay concentrated on what I can control and what I can influence, and that’s how I will continue to approach things. United probably won’t pursue Branthwaite in the January transfer window, as the Reds need to sell players in order to make new purchases due to PSR restrictions. Stay updated on United’s transfer news through WhatsApp! Our group of Manchester United specialists is up to date with everything happening at Old Trafford this week and in the future. You can receive the latest team news, injury updates, reactions, and analysis, along with insider information, directly to your phone by joining our new free WhatsApp community. You can also become part of the growing community of 50,000 United fans who are following our WhatsApp Channel.
