Manchester United could face the difficult task of convincing Everton into selling star defender Jarrad Branthwaite, according to reports.
The Toffees are close to being taken over by American businessman Daniel Friedkin after the purchase of Farhad Moshiri's 94 percent stake was agreed.
United were strongly interested in the England defender after a standout campaign for the Merseyside club in their battle for safety.
During the summer transfer window, Erik ten Hag's side were looking for wholesale reinforcements as the new-look football hierarchy, made up of Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox, set out for the first time since arriving at Old Trafford.
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