Manchester United have made a second bid for Everton defender Jared Branthwaite, with the fee believed to be around £45m with £5m in add-ons.
Everton are expected to reject the bid.
Sky Sports News Last month it was reported that Everton had rejected United's first bid, which was considerably lower than their valuation of the defender, with one source saying the offer was worth £35m including add-ons.
Everton view Branthwaite as a key player.
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A look back at the standout moments of Jarrad Branthwaite's impressive season for Everton in the Premier League
Branthwaite made 35 appearances for Everton in the Premier League last season but was left out of England's provisional squad for Euro 2024.
FA Cup winners Manchester United have made recruiting for the heart of their defence a priority this summer, with Raphael Varane one of the players who left Old Trafford at the end of last season.
that much Summer transfer window 2024 The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have officially begun.
The period ends on August 30th at 11pm UK time (England) and 11.30pm Scottish time (Scotland).
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have brought forward their deadlines to link up with other major European leagues. The deadlines were set following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
