When the calendar turned to 2024, there was little doubt who was Manchester United’s main goal. An Everton player who fits perfectly into the profile of young, English super talents. Jarrad Branthwaite was so heavily linked to Old Trafford for the next six months that United supporters almost expected the 22-year-old to pull on the red shirt this summer. Everton refused to budge in the negotiations on price, Man United entered the new season with Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt as additions to the central defence.
Does this mean that Branthwaite is out of the question for Manchester United under Ruben Amorim? Hardly. The recruitment strategy stands, regardless of the United coach, Manchester United are unlikely to give up. In January, the world’s best club can harpoon the plan for Branthwaite signing.
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Because according to transfer journalist Rudy Galletti, Real Madrid have now put the Everton player on their list of candidates. Real and Ancelotti desperately need support in central defence after a flurry of injuries and could make a push to sign the 22-year-old as early as January. Galletti says the English clubs are gearing towards signing this summer. If Real Madrid make a bid of 70 million euros+, Everton are willing to sell Branthwaite.
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