Sport nationMan United ‘line up an £80MILLION summer swoop for Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite’… with the highly-rated defender, 21, ‘viewed as a marquee signing in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s rebuild’
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Man United are reportedly keen on signing Jarrad Branthwaite this summer
Everton defender is seen as a potential marquee signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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Manchester United are plotting an £80million move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, according to reports.
The 21-year old has had a stand-out season despite Everton’s on-going relegation battle and was called up to the most recent England squad.
His performances have attracted attention from a number of top sides and United are keen to beat off heavy competition to land Branthwaite.
That’s according to The Sun, who claim the Red Devils want to make him their marquee signing in the rebuild under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Earlier this month, Mail Sport reported that United have made a formal offer to meet Jason Wilcox’s buy-out clause at Southampton in an attempt to ensure the director of football will be in place to mastermind this summer’s transfer window at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are plotting an £80million move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite
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Manchester United are plotting an £80million move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite
The 21-year old has had a stand-out season despite the Toffees’ battle against relegation
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The 21-year old has had a stand-out season despite the Toffees’ battle against relegation
Branthwaite is seen as a potential marquee signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s rebuild this summer after becoming a minority shareholder at Old Trafford
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Branthwaite is seen as a potential marquee signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s rebuild this summer after becoming a minority shareholder at Old Trafford
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And he has a close working relationship with Branthwaite’s agent David Reeves which will put United in the driving seat to land the Toffees player.
The Sun’s report also states that a free of more than £80m has been mentioned to seal the transfer.
Everton’s position is strengthened by the fact that the player’s contract does not expire until 2027, meaning they are in no pressure to sell their prized asset.
Branthwaite joined the Merseyside club from Carlisle in 2020 and was loaned out to PSV Eindhoven last season.
United have struggled defensively this season, losing 12 of their 32 Premier league matches so far this season.
Raphael Varane’s contract end this summer and looks no closer to renewing his stay at Old Trafford.
Doubts also remain over Harry Maguire’s future at the club, while Lisandro Martinez has been tormented by a number of injuries this term.
Man Utd line up £80m Jarrad Branthwaite move with incoming transfer guru expected to push deal for Everton star through | The Sun
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