Bryan King claims Everton could end up accepting a £30million offer for Jarrad Branthwaite.
The ex player feels Manchester United are the only club likely to make a move for the centre-back.
It comes after a report in talkSPORT (29 May) revealed that United are “confident” of getting a deal done for Branthwaite for as little as £40million.
And King – speaking exclusively to Goodison News – believes the fee could end up being even less./cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70467484/1237058864.0.jpg)
“I think Everton will need to accept United’s offer,” King said.
“I can’t see anyone else offering that type of money for Branthwaite.
I am not convinced Branthwaite will become a top defender, but Manchester United need a centre-back, and I think the club will have to accept their offer due to their financial situation.
“I think it could be lower than £40million, perhaps £30million plus add-ons.
Either way, Everton’s stance needs to soften.”
Everton could be forced to accept reduced-fee for Jarrad Branthwaite
The Toffees need money, that is not a secret.
United are well aware of this, and the more time that passes, the more likely Everton are to accept a cut-price bid.
As a result, it is incredibly difficult to see Branthwaite remaining at Goodison Park beyond the summer.
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It comes after a report in talkSPORT (29 May) revealed that United are “confident” of getting a deal done for Branthwaite for as little as £40million.
I am not convinced Branthwaite will become a top defender, but Manchester United need a centre-back, and I think the club will have to accept their offer due to their financial situation.
