Ruben Amorim reportedly wants Manchester United to sign 22-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite from fellow Premier League club Everton.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Jarrad Branthwaite is the subject of interest from Manchester United. Ruben Amorim is driving the Premier League club’s bid to sign the Everton defender, and the 22-year-old is his top target to bolster the central defensive unit.
Jarrad Branthwaite and his burgeoning career so far
Jarrad Branthwaite has seen his stock soar in the last 12 months. The Englishman had to bide his time before establishing a foothold in the first-team squad at Goodison Park, with the loan spell with PSV Eindhoven helping him find the confidence to make his mark for the Premier League club.
The 22-year-old has turned out over 50 times thus far for Everton while chipping in with four goals and one assist. In addition, Branthwaite’s exploits for the Merseyside outfit have helped him break into his national team, making his senior bow in June.
Meanwhile, Branthwaite’s progress at Everton has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. A move within the Premier League might be on the cards, with Manchester United among his prospective suitors ahead of the two transfer windows next year.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
Manchester United mulled over signing Jarrad Branthwaite in the summer transfer window before the deal failed to see the light of day. The continued interest in the Englishman makes sense, considering Ruben Amorim’s system utilises three centre-backs. So, Manchester United can do with a new central defender in the two transfer windows next year.
So, several candidates have emerged on Manchester United’s radar, with Branthwaite also a viable target. While Everton will be ready to fend off interest from the young defender’s suitors in the January transfer window, Ruben Amorim will push the Red Devils to sign him from the Merseyside outfit next year.
It is unclear if a deal will see the light of day in the January transfer window. However, amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Jonny Evans, it will not be surprising to see Manchester United launching the offensive to sign the 22-year-old English international next year.
