Premier League club Everton have officially informed Manchester United that they have no intention of selling young midfielder Branthwaite during this summer transfer window, a decision that has nothing to do with the outcome of the deal for the acquisition of Everton by the Friedkin Group, according to David Ornstein, a senior reporter for leading sports media outlet The Athletic.
The news follows reports that the Friedkin Group's planned takeover of Everton has suffered a setback, leading to the club once again facing serious financial difficulties. The news had sparked widespread speculation about Branswetter's future, suggesting that he could be a key transfer for the club to ease financial pressures, especially given that United had made two previous offers which were both rejected.
However, Everton have made it clear that they will not be letting Branswetter go easily, regardless of the progress of the club's ownership change. The club insist that Brandswaite is a young player with great potential and will not consider selling unless Manchester United or other potential buyers can meet their asking price.
This stance has been officially communicated to United, and Everton have also expressed their desire not to receive further contact from United. Nevertheless, United have not completely given up on their interest in Brathwaite, and still believe that the youngster can be an important part of the team's future, but only if Everton reduce their exorbitant asking price.
Currently, the two sides are still in a stalemate over the transfer of Branswetter, and whether an agreement can be reached in the future will depend on whether the two sides can find a consensus on the transfer fee. For Manchester United, how to maintain interest in Branswetter while not destroying the good relationship with Everton will be a difficult problem that needs to be handled carefully.
