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Everton are refusing to reduce their valuation for central defender Jarrad Branthwaite, while Manchester United continue to pursue Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte. Elsewhere, Napoli manager Antonio Conte wants to be reunited with Brighton star Billy Gilmour, and Arsenal are hoping to seal a deal for Ajax keeper Tommy Setford.
EVERTON DETERMINED TO KEEP BRANTHWAITE
Everton do not want to sell Jarrad Branthwaite despite the collapse of the proposed takeover by the Friedkin Group.
Other sales have eased their financial concerns for now, and The Athletic reports that Manchester United are not interested at the current valuation.
The website reports: “Everton have informed Manchester United they do not intend to sanction Jarrad Branthwaite’s exit this summer, irrespective of their proposed takeover by the Friedkin Group (TFG) collapsing.
“The Athletic reported on Friday that TFG’s deal for Everton was off, plunging the Premier League club back into a precarious financial situation.
“It raised speculation Branthwaite may need to be sold and that United could yet land a target for whom they have seen two offers turned down.
“But Everton view this development as changing nothing in regard to the 22-year-old centre-back and maintain that his departure will not even be considered unless their valuation is satisfied.
“Everton believe the transfer fees commanded for defenders like Harry Maguire, Wesley Fofana and Josko Gvardiol in recent years are the benchmark.”