Man Utd Keen On Branthwaite Swoop, Everton Star Tops List Of Targets

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March 11, 2024

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Man Utd Keen On Branthwaite Swoop, Everton Star Tops List Of Targets—-Manchester United have made Everton’s £75million-rated defender Jarrad Branthwaite one of their main summer transfer targets.

New United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is in charge of football operations at the club, has already held talks over summer transfer targets and compiled a shortlist.

Branthwaite, 21, is at the top of that list, having impressed United scouts and boss Erik ten Hag, despite having only made 31 league appearances for Everton.

Although Ten Hag’s future remains unclear, after a disappointing second season in charge, United will push ahead with a bid for Branthwaite, even if he is sacked.

Against the backdrop of stricter financial fair play rules, Ratcliffe is keen to invest in younger, home-grown talents who can provide United with a maximum return on their investment.

With Raphael Varane expected to leave Old Trafford this summer and Harry Maguire’s future beyond this season uncertain, United are looking to strengthen in central defence.

Branthwaite, signed by Everton from Carlisle in 2020 for £1m, has emerged as one of the most coveted young defenders in Europe, with Real Madrid also monitoring him.

His progress was recognised with a new long-term deal at Everton in October, which runs until 2027. But with Everton facing a possible second Premier League points deduction before the end of the season, they could be forced to cash in on some of their prized assets.

Everton would demand at least £75m for Branthwaite, yet United will try to drive that price down to nearer the £50m mark, given his relative inexperience at the highest level.

Branthwaite has made six appearances for England’s Under-21s and could be named in Gareth Southgate’s senior squad for the first time when it is announced on Thursday.

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BREAKING: Bruno Fernandes Sent Off As Manchester United Held Porto In a 6-Goal Thriller

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BREAKING: Bruno Fernandes Sent Off As Manchester United Held Porto In a 6-Goal Thriller—-Bruno Fernandes the talking point again in the UEFA Europa League as he’s sent off for Manchester United after been previously sent off in the Premier League last weekend against Tottenham where they were thrashed at Old Trafford by the London Club.

Bruno had his red card appealed and is available to feature for Man United next games but again received another red card for a brutal high foot foul against Porto defender as he was booked for second time in the game to get sent off.

Manchester United were 2 goals up early this night through Marcus Rashford 7th minute opener and Ramus Hojlund scores his first goal of the season after returning from injury but Porto fights back to earn a first half draw and goes ahead in the 50th minute through Samu Omorodion.

Harry Maguire rescued a dramatic draw for 10-man Manchester United after they had surrendered a two-goal lead – and had Bruno Fernandes sent off – at Porto in the Europa League.

The injury-time effort could prove priceless for under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag, whose side were moments away from their fourth loss in 10 games to start the season.

Instead, substitute Maguire rose highest to meet Christian Eriksen’s corner and headed superbly into the bottom corner in the first of five added minutes.

It was a thrilling conclusion to a chaotic encounter at Estadio do Dragao.

Porto could have added to their lead with the away side, even down to 10 men, forced to throw players forward, but failed to make them count and were punished by Maguire’s late header.

Despite salvaging something from the game, United have won only three of their first 10 matches of the season and, for the fourth European away game in a row, they failed to win despite having scored three goals.

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#MUNTOT: Watch Free Livestream Match Between Manchester United Vs Tottenham Hotspur Here—-Thecloudngr reports that free Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur has emerged.

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