Manchester United reportedly lead the race to sign 21-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite from Premier League club Everton.
According to a report by Football Insider, Jarrad Branthwaite is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are in the market for a centre-back ahead of the summer transfer window. And they lead the race to sign the 21-year-old defender from fellow Premier League club Everton.
The Jarrad Branthwaite Story
Jarrad Branthwaite has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the Premier League. A native of Carlisle, he graduated from his hometown club Carlisle United. But the Englishman rose to prominence after joining Everton in January 2020, although he took some time to get going at the Merseyside club.
The 21-year-old needed two loan spells to establish a foothold at Goodison Park. But a successful loan stint with PSV Eindhoven last season helped him come leaps and bounds. Branthwaite has been a regular for Everton this season, amassing 2,340 minutes of game time across 26 appearances thus far.
Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Recent reports have linked the Everton defender with several Premier League bigwigs, including Manchester United. Meanwhile, the Toffees might need to part ways with Jarrad Branthwaite to balance their books.
Manchester United Want Jarrad Branthwaite
Manchester United’s interest in Branthwaite is understandable. Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, and Victor Lindelof face an uncertain future at Old Trafford. Varane, in particular, might leave Manchester United in the summer transfer window after entering the final six months of his contract.
Jarrad Branthwaite has thus emerged as a viable target for Manchester United. Recent reports have claimed that the Red Devils will prioritise signing the 21-year-old in the summer transfer window. And Football Insider has claimed that Manchester United are in the pole position to secure his services.
Several other high-profile clubs are also interested in signing Branthwaite and might have something to say about the latest update. Meanwhile, Everton will likely demand a premium to part ways with the English defender. So, it will be interesting to see if Manchester United win the race to sign him.
