Manchester United are moving quickly in the summer transfer window this year, as INEOS aims to finalize deals for many of their top targets before the Red Devils head to the United States for their pre-season tour in July.
United have already made an official announcement regarding the acquisition of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna. Additionally, negotiations for French defender Leny Yoro have picked up pace in the last 24 hours, with a medical examination scheduled before the week’s end.
Leny Yoro to Manchester United, here we go! Deal in place after first part of medical completed.
More tests to follow before he signs a five-year contract until June 2029.
Lille and Man United have finalized all documents for a deal worth €50m plus various add-ons. pic.twitter.com/8Ziwb2JKNj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2024
However, reports suggest that United may seek to bring in another central defender this summer if they can offload either Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof.
An ongoing target for the Red Devils is Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. But what is the reason behind United’s eagerness to secure a deal for the English defender?
| Name | Jarrad Branthwaite |
| Date of Birth | 27 June 2002 (22 y/o) |
| Position | Centre-back |
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Current Club | Everton (contract until June 2027) |
| Former Clubs | Carlisle United, Blackburn Rovers, PSV |
| Transfer Value | €42M |
| National Team | England, 1 cap |
Branthwaite’s Journey To The Top
Branthwaite is recognized as one of the most promising young English central defenders after an impressive breakout season with Everton in 2023-24.
The 22-year-old emerged from the ranks at Carlisle but only made a handful of senior appearances before joining Everton on a two-and-a-half-year contract in June 2022.
| #mufc maintain admiration for Matthijs de Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite, although further signings may hinge on departures for financial and squad reasons. [@David_Ornstein] pic.twitter.com/dVDYc8fj3Q
— UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) July 17, 2024