{"id":26163,"date":"2025-11-05T05:59:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/not-for-sale-man-united-say-there-is-no-chance-of-signing-transfer-target-in-january\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T05:59:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:59:55","slug":"not-for-sale-man-united-say-there-is-no-chance-of-signing-transfer-target-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/not-for-sale-man-united-say-there-is-no-chance-of-signing-transfer-target-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Not for sale: Man United say there is no chance of signing transfer target in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/not-for-sale-man-united-say-there-is-no-chance-of-signing-transfer-target-in-january\/#Everton_have_no_intention_of_selling_Man_United_target\" >Everton have no intention of selling Man United target<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/not-for-sale-man-united-say-there-is-no-chance-of-signing-transfer-target-in-january\/#Jarrad_Branthwaite_impresses_at_top_club\" >Jarrad Branthwaite impresses at top club<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Everton have revealed that Jarrad Branthwaite has no intention of leaving Goodison Park in the upcoming January transfer window, despite growing interest from Manchester United, according to TEAMtalk.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Toffees view their star defender as a key part of a long-term project under manager David Moyes and are determined to keep him around for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old centre-back has attracted the attention of Manchester United, with the club naming him as a priority target in an effort to strengthen their defence.<\/p>\n<p>United&#8217;s scouting department, led by Ruben Amorim, is said to be highly rated for Branthwaite&#8217;s mature talent and potential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everton_have_no_intention_of_selling_Man_United_target\"><\/span>Everton have no intention of selling Man United target<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, Everton&#8217;s stance remains unchanged. According to club sources, Branthwaite is considered &#8220;untouchable&#8221; this winter as the Merseyside club battles to maintain consistency in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Everton believe selling him midway through the season would weaken the squad at a crucial stage, especially as time is limited to find a suitable replacement.<\/p>\n<p>If Branthwaite ultimately leaves, Everton will likely command a premium price.<\/p>\n<p>The defender is said to be worth around \u00a370m, a figure that reflects both his importance to the team and his potential to become one of England&#8217;s top defenders.<\/p>\n<p>The assessment has already caused some clubs to hesitate, but United are expected to reconsider the situation in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>United&#8217;s interest comes amid growing uncertainty surrounding their defensive options.<\/p>\n<p>Due to Harry Maguire&#8217;s age and the unreliability of other defensive options, United are looking to sign a new centre-back who is young and capable of performing at the top level for an extended period of time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jarrad_Branthwaite_impresses_at_top_club\"><\/span>Jarrad Branthwaite impresses at top club<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc-v-everton-fc-premier-league-1-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc-v-everton-fc-premier-league-1-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc-v-everton-fc-premier-league-1-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc-v-everton-fc-premier-league-1-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc-v-everton-fc-premier-league-1-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc-v-everton-fc-premier-league-1-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc-v-everton-fc-premier-league-1-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc-v-everton-fc-premier-league-1.jpg.webp 1733w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Everton&#8217;s Jarrad Branthwaite (Photo by Gareth Copley\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Branthwaite has been compared to John Stones for his technical quality and calm under pressure and is seen as an ideal candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Branthwaite\u2019s development over the past two years has been remarkable. After a successful loan spell at PSV Eindhoven, the Englishman, who received praise from Dutch legend Ruud van Nistelrooy, returned to Everton and quickly established himself as a first-team regular.<\/p>\n<p>Everton&#8217;s message is clear: Branthwaite is not for sale. However, with his reputation continuing to rise and interest from Man United remaining strong, competition for his signature is likely to intensify next summer&#8217;s transfer window.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Big decision: Man United ready to end big-money contract sooner than expected<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everton have revealed that Jarrad Branthwaite has no intention of leaving Goodison Park in the upcoming January transfer window, despite growing interest from Manchester United, according to TEAMtalk. 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