Manchester City faces stiff £75m price tag for Jarrad Branthwaite
Pep Guardiola’s side has been informed of the massive price tag connected to Everton’s developing star, Jarrad Branthwaite, in a bold decision that may potentially transform Manchester City’s defensive lineup.
The 21-year-old Everton No. 32 defender has caught the attention with a brilliant performance in the 2023/24 season, drawing interest from treble-winning Manchester City.
According to TEAMtalk, Everton has set an incredible £75 million asking price for Branthwaite, making him one of the most expensive improvements in Etihad Stadium history.
This would have made him the club’s third most expensive signing, trailing only Jack Grealish, whose price hit £100 million, and Josko Gvardiol, who cost £77.6 million.
Branthwaite’s contributions to Everton’s defense have not gone unnoticed, with the Carlisle-born defender starting 14 of 16 Premier League games under manager Sean Dyche. His role has been critical, since a ten-point deduction would have put Everton comfortably in the top half of the league table.
Manchester City may take careful despite the temptation of obtaining Branthwaite’s talents. The young defender, who has been compared to Declan Rice, recently signed a contract extension with Goodison Park that will keep him at the club until June 2027.
Given his current form and the interest shown by other Premier League competitors like as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, the Citizens may decide to wait before making a definite move.
As the transfer saga unfolds, football enthusiasts are advised to keep a keen eye on this developing situation, anticipating potential bidding wars among the top English clubs vying for the services of Jarrad Branthwaite.
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