Everton reject insultingly low Manchester United bid for Branthwaite

 

The online football community is expressing mixed reactions after a recent bid from Manchester United for Everton's rising star, Jarrad Branthwaite. Many fans believe that the £35M offer is too low for such a talented player, suggesting figures closer to £80-90M instead. Criticisms were also directed at the possibility that the player's agent had been in contact with another club - a move considered as 'tapping up', violating FIFA and FA transfer rules.
The fans believe that Everton should stand their ground about the player's value, indicating that the club would rather risk a points sanction than sell him off cheaply. Others suggested that more established clubs, such as Real Madrid and Man City, would be better suited for Branthwaite's bright career.

Despite the initial outrage over United's bid, some fans noted the cutthroat nature of the business aspect of the Premier League, suggesting that it's all a matter of how the club responds rather than reacting to initial offers. However, there’s still a wide consensus that the club needs to stick to a higher price or ensure a more strategic swap deal to retain its best assets.
Rumours about Liverpool goalkeeper, Andre Onana, potentially moving to Arsenal were also mentioned, with fans hoping that this might influence the current discussions. The club's current precarious financial situation and ownership uncertainty seem to be a significant factor in these developments.
Fans are waiting for the club to be transparent and give a clear statement on these rumors and future plans. Moreover, given that Branthwaite is one of the brightest young talents in the Premier League, they hope that he might get time to prove his full potential and fetch a more lucrative deal in the future.