Man United eye £100m duo as first signings of sir Jim Ratcliffe Era

Man United eye £100m duo as first signings of sir Jim Ratcliffe Era

Manchester United confident on Michael Olise and Jarrad Branthwaite deals as price tags revealed

Manchester United are confident they can sign Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, talkSPORT understands.

The Red Devils are plotting their first signings of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era when the summer transfer window opens on June 14.

It is thought the Eagles want at least £60million for Olise, while Branthwaite could be available for as little as £40m.

Olise scored ten Premier League goals last season, making him the third-highest scorer at Palace behind Jean-Philippe Mateta (19) and fellow rising star Eberechi Eze (11).

Branthwaite, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the best young defenders in the Premier League and recently earned a place in Gareth Southgate’s provisional England squad for Euro 2024.

It is understood Everton’s ongoing financial issues mean the 21-year-old could be available for a cut-price fee.

United will prioritise signing a centre-back following the departure of Raphael Varane, with Jonny Evans also likely to leave.

It is still not clear whether Erik ten Hag will be in charge next season despite the club’s shock 2-1 FA Cup final win over rivals Manchester City.

Branthwaite made 41 appearances in all competitions this season

Everton defender Ashley Young recently admitted Branthwaite is ready to play at a higher level.

“I think he’s ready for the step up,” Young said during his appearance on talkSPORT Drive last week.

Ashley Young claims Everton teammate Jarrad Branthwaite is good enough to play in the Champions League and should start for England at Euro 2024

“Obviously there’s interest from other club’s who have finished in the top half of the table and rightly so because I know what kind of player he is and where he can get to.

“If it’s not with Everton, I can see him with a team that can offer him Champions League football.

“He’s definitely a player that can play in the Champions League and the big tournaments.”

Man United are expected to play in the Europa League next season following their FA Cup win.