Manchester United can complete £70m deal in next five days as club forced into transfer stance

Manchester United may have an opportunity to sign Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite in the next five days, as the Toffees face pressure to meet the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) deadline.United have already had an offer rejected for the 21-year-old defender, with Everton valuing him at around £70 million.

However, the Red Devils are likely to submit a second bid, and the club’s situation with regards to PSR may work in United’s favor.Everton were handed a points deduction last season for breaching the league’s financial rules and are now facing a race against time to avoid another potential breach. The PSR deadline is on Sunday, June 30, and the club must ensure they are not losing more than £105 million across a rolling three-year period, or £35 million each season.To avoid another breach, Everton may be forced to accept a lower fee for Branthwaite, which could be as low as £50 million.

United, on the other hand, have some wiggle room in their PSR position, with around £31 million left to play with, according to football finance expert Dave Powell.Powell estimates that United could amortize the cost of Branthwaite’s transfer over five years, which would be around £16 million per year. This means that United could potentially increase their bid for the defender without breaching PSR rules.

Furthermore, any players that United sell before the end of the transfer window could also help to offset the cost of Branthwaite’s transfer. The club has already sold Lewis Dobbin to Aston Villa for around £10 million, which has helped to get them closer to the PSR limit.

In conclusion, Manchester United may have an advantage in their pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite, thanks to Everton’s situation with regards to PSR. With the deadline looming, the Toffees may be forced to accept a lower fee for the defender, which could be as low as £50 million. United, on the other hand, have some room to maneuver in their PSR position, which could allow them to increase their bid for Branthwaite.