According to the Liverpool Echo, Everton Football Club's valuation of young defender Branthwaite is quite high, and they believe that the young player's value should be equal to the high price of 80 million pounds when Manchester United brought in Maguire. This attitude remains unchanged after Manchester United has repeatedly offered a high price for the player, showing Everton's determination to keep Branswetter.
At the beginning of the summer transfer window this year, Manchester United expressed a strong interest in Branswetter, and has put forward 35 million pounds + floating bonuses and 45 million pounds + floating bonuses of the offer, but were rejected by Everton. Everton believes that Branswetter, as a left-footed defender and a homegrown player, should have a market value comparable to that of the high-priced defenders in the Premier League transfer market in recent years, such as Chelsea's 75 million pounds paid for Fofana and Manchester City's 77 million pounds paid for Gwadior.
However, Manchester United did not give up their pursuit of quality young players, and they subsequently signed Lille center-back Jolo for £52 million, further proving the competitiveness and purchasing power of the Premier League giants in the transfer market. Nevertheless, United's senior management made it clear that they would not be "blackmailed" in any deal, showing the club's rationality and prudence in its transfer strategy.
Everton manager Dyche gave a denial about the link between the recent transfer of Everton to bring in O'Brien and the possible departure of Branswetter. He said that the club's transfer decisions are based on the current financial situation and the actual needs of the team, aiming to promote the development of the club through the introduction of players who can enhance the strength of the team. Dyche also revealed that although the club is currently facing some financial pressure, they still have a deep squad and young talented players, which will become valuable assets for the club's future development.
Speaking on his confidence in Branthwaite's retention, Dyche said that the club has communicated a clear stance to the player that he will not be considered for sale unless an extremely attractive offer is received. At the same time, he acknowledged that linking a player's transfer to other events in the transfer market is inevitable, but that the club will try to remain calm and rational and make decisions that are in the best interests of the club.
