 Manchester United are considering making a shock move for young Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, according to reports. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy Erik ten Hag is very close to acquiring his three main targets for this summer, namely a new central-midfielder, goalkeeper and striker. Mason Mount and Andre Onana have arrived, while the signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta will be completed very soon. However, the United manager has no intention of stopping there and would like a few more new players at Old Trafford before the transfer window shuts. He would like another defensively minded midfielder, with Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat a top target though a striking a deal for the Moroccan World Cup star is proving tough. A back-up goalkeeper is also required with Onana, Tom Heaton and Dean Henderson the only senior ones at the club, with the latter almost certainly set to leave. But according to the Daily Mail, United are also looking at bringing in another centre-back, with Branthwaite's name being floated about after impressing scouts last season. Man Utd are also looking at Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo (Photo: Getty) The 21-year-old spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan at PSV, helping them finish second in the Eredivisie and winning the Dutch Cup – though he did score an own goal in the final against Ajax. He was also part of the England squad that won the Under-21 European Championships earlier this summer, though he played just one game – a 2-0 win over Germany. Branthwaite has made just 13 appearances for Everton in total and though he is well-admired the Toffees may be inclined to let him go as they are already well-stocked for defenders and need to raise funds for a new striker. United are also keeping tabs on Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo, but Ten Hag may like the look of Branthwaite better due to him being left-footed. Lisandro Martinez is the){kind=link}
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Manchester United are considering making a shock move for young Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, according to reports.
Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis
Erik ten Hag is very close to acquiring his three main targets for this summer, namely a new central-midfielder, goalkeeper and striker.
Mason Mount and Andre Onana have arrived, while the signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta will be completed very soon.