Man United line up move for £70m-rated England international in January transfer window -Report

Man United line up move for £70m-rated England international in January transfer window -Report

Manchester United were one of the busiest Premier League teams in the summer transfer window.

The club’s entire organization was revitalized with the entry of INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and they are now committed to returning to the pinnacle of football.

This summer, the Red Devils added Manuel Ugarte, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Joshua Zirkzee to bolster their roster in an attempt to return to the Premier League’s top four.

Jarrad Branthwaite (photo by Getty images)

The club supported Erik ten Hag’s efforts this summer to bring in fresh talent to bolster the squad that finished the previous season with little depth and distinction despite winning the FA Cup.

Nevertheless, despite putting in several bids, Man United was unable to sign one player this summer. Jarrad, an Everton defender who stayed with the toffees after Man United bid was rejected.

According to Football Insider, Man United are keeping tabs on Branthwaite and have been tipped to make a January move for the Everton centre-back.

The young defender, who has already made his debut for England, is currently unfit and yet to feature for the Toffees this season.

Without him, his team have struggled to perform and they are currently sitting in 19th position in the Premier League standings.

Man United have plans to add more strength to their defense

Man United remain interested in signing the player and add him to their defensive force of De Ligt, Yoro, Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire.

Branthwaite’s arrival could prove to be a huge concern for Maguire though, who might fall further down the pecking order with the arrival of his compatriot.

The defender is destined for a bright future after impressing for Everton last season. He has shown maturity beyond his age and the Red Devils have shown serious interest in signing him.

With Everton flirting with relegation at the moment, a move away from the Goodison Park would be ideal for Branthwaite’s career