Italian reports state that Manchester United wants to capture Jarrad Branthwaite before the January transfer window closes.

Italian media reports that Manchester United wants to sign Jarrad Branthwaite before the January transfer window closes.

Manchester United is allegedly “working to close the operation by the end of January,” according to the Italian publication Corriere dello Sport.

Everton has reportedly had a lot of offers, but United “are in the front row” for the 21-year-old Englishman, according to the report.

Ten Hag is reportedly “pushing to bring him to Manchester United, while Everton managers are trying to keep him at Goodison Park,” and he is considered one of the Premier League’s “jewels.”

The Italian publication reports that “a forty million deal, including cash and bonuses” could be enough.

However, “Everton would like to postpone the sale of Branthwaite until June. The club has been penalised ten points due to a series of financial irregularities and is fighting to avoid relegation to the Championship”.

The Peoples Person has learned this morning that Everton is already getting ready for life beyond Branthwaite and is aiming to replace him with Lyon’s Jake O’Brien.

The England under-international was reportedly United’s “top target” in order to bolster the defense, and earlier reports have confirmed the team’s interest in the player.

The defender, who was born in Carlisle, is reportedly wanted by Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Tottenham, so the Red Devils will have fierce competition for his services.

Regretfully, the Mancunian side believes that the price may be significantly higher than what Corriere dello Sport reports.

Everton is reportedly considering asking close to £100 million for the teenager. However, it has also been reported that the Toffees’ financial struggles might force them to accept a far lower price, and teams like United will try to take advantage of this, since they have players like the defender and long-term midfield target Amadou Onana on their radar.

It’s evident that Branthwaite is currently one of the most sought-after defensive prospects.

The 21-year-old definitely fits INEOS’s aim to get younger, more hungry players who are from the UK or England.

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