Everton now look likely to keep hold of Manchester United target Jarrad Branthwaite once Amadou Onana joins Aston Villa, according to Ian Croll.
The Liverpool Echo journalist posted his thoughts on X on Saturday (July 13) following a report by David Ornstein that Onana is set to join Aston Villa for £50million.
Onana, who joined Everton from Lille in 2022 for £30m, is expected to be a key addition to Unai Emery’s squad as Villa prepare for their maiden Champions League campaign.
The imminent departure comes amid ongoing talk that Branthwaite remains a target for Manchester United [Bryan King, 11 July].
Croll said: “I honestly think this is a great deal for the club but seeing plenty on my timeline saying the opposite.
“£50million for a player who didn’t start in Everton’s three best wins of the season. No brainer for me and strengthens our hand further in keeping hold of Branthwaite.”
