Everton rejected Manchester United's opening transfer bid for Jarrad Branthwaite, and the club's history could come back to haunt them despite INEOS' best efforts
Andy Cole believes Manchester United's history of overpaying for central defenders will embolden Everton to hold out for their asking price in negotiations over Jarrad Branthwaite.
Since then, the club also struck a £55 million deal for Lisandro Martinez and a £42 million agreement with Real Madrid for Raphael Varane. Cole believes any move for Branthwaite would mean United paying a similar price for the England international.READ MORE: 'United tax' and £80m 'insanity' could deny Sir Jim Ratcliffe top transfer target
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