Manchester United is reportedly prioritizing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite as a key transfer target this summer. The 21-year-old center-back, hailed as one of Europe’s most promising young talents, has been recommended by his Everton teammate and former United captain, Ashley Young, who believes Branthwaite is ready for a bigger stage. Despite United’s inability to offer Champions League football following an eighth-place finish in the Premier League, they do have a Europa League spot secured through their FA Cup win. With Everton needing to balance their books by June 30, United might see an opportunity to secure a deal for Branthwaite, who has been tipped as a long-term successor to Raphael Varane at Old Trafford.
