Last month, United saw their second offer of £45m plus £5m in add-ons deemed insufficient by the Toffees, who continued to hold out for £70m.
A long-standing target for United, Branthwaite had already given the green light over a switch to Old Trafford weeks ago, when United were still actively working on the deal.
Put off by Everton’s financial demands, the Red Devils then advanced on deals for Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt, with the latter’s signing expected to be finalised this week.
In a double swoop, United are set to announce both De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui deals imminently, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka heading to West Ham in a busy week for the Premier League giants.
United ‘Confident’ of Branthwaite Deal
Set to submit an improved bid
Branthwaite Everton
According to Football Insider, United are confident Everton will accept their third bid for Branthwaite, worth around £60m including add-ons.
Keen to bounce back after a historically low Premier League finish, United have spent the summer trying to reinforce their ageing defence, and Branthwaite, who has been described as a ‘superstar’ by writer and analyst Tactically Matt, could soon become the latest addition.
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