Manchester United given Liverpool hijack instruction with easy £80m transfer decision

Marc Guehi  has been England shining light at Euro 2024 this summer after Manchester United transfer target ,Jarrad Branthwaite was overlooked in Germany 26-man squad. Everton look set to take a hard line on Jarrad Branthwaite as Manchester United continue to pursue a potential deal for the England defender. But the whopping £80m fee demanded for his signature means United will have to follow Gareth Southgate gut instead.

Branthwaite is clearly a top-tier player at the moment. The 22-year-old is a familiar face to Ruud van Nistelrooy from their time together at PSV Eindhoven, and the centre-back, who grew up in part in the Eredivisie during those years, boasts a typically Dutch style of play. His comfort on the ball is a special asset and what is driving the interest of Erik Ten Hag and beyond. But £80m for a man with a first-team cap to his name is a huge sum even though United are confident he will be top class at  international stage in years to come .

England were very close to Euro 2024 this summer. Despite some disappointing performances (particularly in the group stages and early knockout rounds), Southgate's Three Lions reached their second major final in three years and came closer than anyone to finally reaching the final.

England, a few steps away from sporting immortality, were eventually outclassed by a great Spanish side, leaving the boys of 1966 with a podium of their own. However, it is important to note that all the criticism and harsh criticism that comes along the way usually comes down to a lack of spark in the attacking circle.