Man Utd target Everton defender as they look to get ‘physical’

Man Utd have added Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite to their list of targets ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Branthwaite joined the Toffees from Carlisle United in 2020 for £1m, making four Premier League appearances last term before spending the second half of the season on loan at Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.

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The 19-year-old has made another six appearances across all competitions this campaign and scored one goal against Chelsea in the Premier League.

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And now the Daily Mail claims that Man Utd ‘are monitoring’ Branthwaite and the Red Devils’ recruitment team ‘believe he has potential to kick on’.

Carlo Ancelotti – who is now the manager of Real Madrid – ‘rated the youngster highly’ and gave him his debut at Goodison Park.

Standing at 6ft 5in, Branthwaite ‘has the physical stature United are keen to bring into their squad’ in the summer transfer window with the club keen to bring in a new centre-back.

The Daily Mail adds: ‘They have drafted a list that includes internationals but are also looking at young players with potential to develop who could be prised away for figures towards the lower end of their budget.’

Everton have been that impressed with Branthwaite’s start to life on Merseyside that they agreed a new contract with him at the end of last year that keeps him at Goodison Park until 2025.

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