Everton manager confirms rejection of Manchester United bids for Jarrad Branthwaite

Everton manager Sean Dyche confirmed the club rejected two transfer bids from Manchester United for defender Jarrad Branthwaite last summer, including a £45 million offer. Dyche emphasized the importance of retaining key players to avoid diluting the team's strength. United has since shifted focus to other players but may still pursue Branthwaite in future transfer windows. Dyche believes waiting for Branthwaite's value to increase was a key reason for rejecting the offers. Everton will face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday. Dyche noted that keeping developing players could yield greater financial rewards later.