Manchester United face challenge to afford Jarrad Branthwaite summer transfer - Paper Round
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Published 22/06/2024 at 08:16 GMT
Manchester United could struggle to persuade Everton to sell defender Jarrard Branthwaite, while Fulham hope to keep both Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Willian. Elsewhere, Amario Cozier-Duberry is attracting interest from across Europe as his contract runs down, and Max Kilman is just one of many Wolverhampton Wanderers players who might be sold in the summer transfer window.
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Dobbin sale may hamper MAN UTD Branthwaite deal
Everton’s proposed sale of Lewis Dobbin could prevent Manchester United signing Jarrad Branthwaite.
They have had a £43 million bid rejected already, and the sale of Dobbin could make Everton’s finances strong enough to hold out for much more.
The Mirror discusses Jack Harrison’s loan arrival from Leeds to give context, explaining: “Harrison is Everton's first piece of business but Aston Villa midfielder Tim Iroegbunam is expected to arrive over the weekend.
“Iroegbunam, 20, is close to completing a £9m move and will undergo a medical once the final details are sealed.
“Everton's Lewis Dobbin, 21, will go the other way in a separate deal but that may rumble on until next week.
“The Toffees are confident that sale will solve any potential Profit and Sustainability Rules they have to meet for this financial year.
“That's a blow to Manchester United who have been trying to land defender Jarrad Branthwaite in a cut-price deal.
“United have already had a £43m offer [£35m up front] rejected but are planning to table another bid.”
Willian and De Cordova-Reid face uncertain futures
Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Willian could both leave Fulham this summer as their contracts expire.
The two have been offered new deals to stay on, with The Sun reporting that Southampton are keen on De Cordova-Reid.
The paper writes: “Southampton are exploring a move for Fulham winger Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
“The Jamaica international, 31, is out of contract this summer and could move to St Mary's on a free transfer as Russell Martin looks to bolster his attacking line following promotion.
“Fulham are keen to keep the former Cardiff man and have offered a two-year deal to stay at Craven Cottage.
“De Cordova-Reid joined The Cottagers from Welsh side Cardiff in 2019 and has 32 goals and 18 assists in 209 appearances for the club.
“There is still hope in West London that he could agree a new deal, while Willian - who boss Marco Silva is desperate to keep - has also been offered a new one-year deal.”
Cozier-Duberry set for Arsenal exit
Amario Cozier-Duberry is attracting interest from the continent as the 19-year-old runs down his contract.
The teenager has decided to leave Arsenal after failing to break into the first-team picture.
The Evening Standard reports: “Amario Cozier-Duberry will leave Arsenal at the end of his contract this month.
"The winger informed the club in the past 24 hours and has offers from sides in Belgium, France, Netherlands and Germany.
“He will also be free to speak to English clubs after July 1 and is yet to decide where he will play his football next season.
“Cozier-Duberry is understood to be keen for more first-team football and that will play a role in his next move.
“Arsenal were keen for the winger to stay and had offered him a new deal a year ago. The club wanted him to sign and then head out on loan in the January just gone, but that could not be the case with him having six months on his deal then.”
Clubs keen on Kilman, Neto
Wolverhampton Wanderers could be tempted to sell a host of players this summer, according to The Telegraph.
Max Kilman has been the subject of a rejected bid from West Ham, managed by former coach Julen Lopetegui.
The paper claims: “Julen Lopetegui has made his first move to raid former club Wolves with a £25 million bid for Max Kilman.
“West Ham’s new head coach is prioritising centre-back additions this summer after replacing David Moyes and an opening proposal for Kilman is set to be rejected.
“Lopetegui made Kilman his Wolves captain during his spell in the 2022/23 season and has identified him as one of the club’s preferred options this summer.
“Kilman, 27, could cost up to £45 million after Wolves rejected a £30 million bid from Napoli last year and then persuaded the defender to sign a new long-term contract.
“Pedro Neto, the Portugal international, is another star who Wolves expect to receive bids for this summer.
“Algerian international Rayan Ait-Nouri has also attracted interest from rival clubs, while Joao Gomes and Matheus Cunha have admirers from across Europe.”
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