As Manchester United and Everton remain poles apart in their valuation of Jarrad Branthwaite, the concern was that a lack of viable alternatives would leave the Red Devils a little vulnerable. How could Erik ten Hag‘s side convince Everton to drop their asking price when The Toffees knew that the Cumbrian colossus was not just Manchester United‘s top centre-half target but the only serious option left? Tosin Adarabioyo had already joined Chelsea. Leny Yoro appears set for Real Madrid. Jean-Clair Todibo is a no-go. Giorgio Scalvini has done his ACL. And Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi would cost ar…