Carlton Palmer thinks that Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton, who is coveted by Manchester United, and the transfer scenario may have an impact on Greaves’ future.
In addition, he has estimated that the 23-year-old’s transfer fee might range from £20 to £25 million.
Palmer told Football League World, “As you can imagine, having been promoted to the Premier League, Ipswich Town have been linked with a whole host of players.”
It makes sense that they wish to bolster their team.
“Hull City center-back Jacob Greaves is one of the players they have been associated with.”
The top flight pair join a host of clubs trying to lure the winger away from Humberside this summer
“He’s also been the subject of interest from Everton, Everton are waiting to see what happens with Branthwaite, Man United have made an offer believed to be around £35 million, Everton are holding out for as much as £90 million and are looking at a replacement.
“I don’t think they’ll get anywhere near the £90 million they’re asking for Branthwaite, but certainly Jacob Greaves has been outstanding for Hull.
“He’s a left-sided centre-back, Hull City will be looking in excess of £20m for the player.
“Hull have said he’s integral to what they’re looking to do, and push on and get promotion, but the chairman has said he will not stand in his way if his wish is to move on.
“It will be interesting to see this one, I’ll be very surprised to see if Jacob is still at Hull in pre-season, assuming Everton sell Branthwaite, I think he’s on his way to the Premier League, and he’s certainly got a bright future ahead of him.”
Jacob Greaves’ importance to Hull
Jacob Greaves’ defensive stats 2023/24 – per Fbref.com | |||
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Stat | Per 90 | ||
Tackles | 1.77 | ||
Interceptions | 1.02 | ||
Blocks | 1.28 | ||
Clearances | 4.60 | ||
Aerials won | 4.12 |
Having progressed through Hull’s academy system, Greaves has established himself as an essential member of the first team roster.
Last season, he made 43 appearances in the Championship, just missing out on a play-off spot for Liam Rosenior’s team.
Although the defender is under contract with the Tigers through the summer of 2026, he is currently drawing interest from the Premier League.
This provides the Yorkshire team with considerable negotiating power should Premier League teams make a move for him.
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A reasonable estimate of Greaves’ worth is between £20 and £25 million.
Everton is expected to move for Greaves if Branthwaite is sold, although since Man United’s proposal for the player was turned down earlier this month, no progress has been made in that area.
The longer that goes on, the more likely it is that Ipswich will sign the player.
Even if the player would be a fantastic addition to McKenna’s squad, a sum of about £20 million will be too much for a recently promoted team like Ipswich.
If signed, he would undoubtedly increase the Tractor Boys’ defensive options, but because of his value to the team, Hull will want to maximise the proceeds from any possible transfer.
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