Manchester United have decided that Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite will be the main target of the "Red Devils", in terms of defense in the summer market. Branthwaite has also been linked with a move to Tottenham, with the London club also interested in the player's services. This situation could create a financial race between United and Spurs.
Branthwaite played with PSV Eindhoven last season on loan, and the Dutch team's coach, Ruud van Nistelrooy, spoke highly of the defender. Meanwhile, the English media have revealed that United's agents have been monitoring the player since then. Despite the fact that the "Red Devils" are in the process of transferring shares to Jim Ratcliffe's company, sources close to the club indicate that this situation will not affect the possible transfer of Jarrad Branthwaite to Old Trafford.
However, the operation remains to be carried out in the summer market. Based on recent developments, manager Ten Hag will find it difficult to buy big names in the winter transfer window, and Branthwaite also joins the ranks of players seen as part of United's vision for next season.
The main objective of the English in the January market is the departure of Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho. Both players appear to have no chance of playing for the first team anymore, and United's bosses are looking to cash in to fund potential signings.
Meanwhile, beyond Sancho and Van de Beek, many other stars could leave Old Trafford at the end of the season. It is mostly about the defensive department, where Varane, Maguire, Lindelof and Jonny Evans are all on the list of players who could end their careers at Old Trafford.
