Man Utd decision on Branthwaite coming today as Ratcliffe is criticised after ‘ridiculous offer’

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United s recruitment team are reportedly set to make a decision on Everton s Jarrad Branthwaite today during a meeting.

was one of the breakout stars in the Premier League during the 2023/24 campaign as he shone for boyhood club Everton.

The 22-year-old s performances warranted a spot in Gareth Southgate s final England squad for Euro 2024, but his omission has meant he s been able to focus on securing his future amid transfer links.

The talented defender has been heavily linked with in recent weeks as one of their priorities is to sign a new centre-back.

Earlier this summer, Man Utd had an opening £35m bid rejected by Everton, who are understood to value Branthwaite at around £70m. Former Toffees CEO Keith Wyness has h…

Arsenal star ‘on list of options’ for Saudi club seeking replacement for ex-Newcastle star

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia as Al Ahly seek a replacement for Allan Saint-Maximin, according to reports.

Jesus, 27, joined from Premier League rivals Manchester City for £45million in July 2022.

The four-time Premier League winner impressed in his debut season at the Emirates despite a serious knee injury sustained at the World Cup with Brazil, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists in 26 top-flight appearances.

Injuries once again hindered Jesus in 2023/24, starting only 17 league matches, scoring only four goals. Four goals in eight Champions League matches was a decent return, though.

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Man City ‘baffled’ as ‘agitated’ forward ‘welcomes’ move to Euro giants; Guardiola ‘furious’ at decision

According to reports, Premier League champions Manchester City are completely baffled by Argentina forward Julian Alvarez agitating for a summer move.

Man City paid around £14m to sign from River Plate during the 2022 January transfer window.

The World Cup winner has proven to be a brilliant signing for . He has 36 goals and 18 assists in his 103 appearances for the club across all competitions.

Despite this, he is being heavily linked with a move elsewhere this summer and is being linked with La Liga giants FC Barcelona. This comes as he is behind Erling Haaland in the pecking order at the Etihad.

According to a report in Spain, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has ‘a plan to retire Robert Lewandowski’,

Alvarez is described as the preferre…

Leeds plan ‘£7m offer’ for ‘Summerville replacement’ as Farke plans ‘raid of former club’

According to reports, Leeds United want Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe to replace Crysencio Summerville, who has joined West Ham United.

Summerville, 22, was named Sky Bet Championship player of the year last season after providing 28 goal contributions in 43 appearances.

Despite his incredible form, the Dutch winger could not help the Elland Road club earn promotion back to the Premier League.

went into the 2024 summer transfer window knowing they would likely be forced to sell one or two crucial players and Summerville has now followed Archie Gray out of the club.

Gray joined Tottenham in a deal worth around £40million last month and Summerville s £25m switch to West Ham was confirmed over the weekend.

“I’m very happy and I can’t w…

Chelsea Gallagher sale collapse could prompt near ‘worst-case scenario’ as Aston Villa, Tottenham lurk

Insider Dharmesh Sheth believes Aston Villa and Tottenham will be keeping an eye on the situation of Conor Gallagher, in what would be the second-worst case scenario for Chelsea and a move they didn t want .

Gallagher has looked for a while as if he s likely to leave Stamford Bridge, despite his best season for the club, in which he scored seven goals and assisted another nine in all competitions.

Tottenham have long been interested, but the Blues have not wanted to play ball on a deal with their London rivals. Instead, after failing to agree a contract extension with Gallagher, having reportedly offered him a two-year extension, a move to Atletico Madrid was in the offing.

While he has agreed to join the club, an agreement between the two sides has yet to be fo…