Manchester United are planning to make an offer to sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Premier League rivals Everton, according to reports.
Branthwaite impressed for the Toffees in 2023/24 and has been linked with a move in the summer transfer window.
Reports have suggested that Sean Dyche s side want at around £80million for the 21-year-old but with the Premier League and their Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) breathing down their neck.
Everton were docked eight points in 23/24 after breaching PSR and could face further repercussions if they do not sell a player or two before July.
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Branthwaite and midfielder Amadou Onana are being linked with a June transfer more than any other Toffees player, .
Man Utd learn £70m price tag for Premier League defender
are reportedly interested in buying Branthwaite this summer and will formalise their interest with an opening bid.
This is according to the , where it is claimed that Everton have put a £70million price tag on the 21-year-old .
Branthwaite has been earmarked as an option with new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eager to recruit players aged 25 or younger.
Unfortunately for Man Utd, who want to make the player their first summer signing , this is not expected to be a straightforward deal.
The Red Devils are eyeing up plenty of options in centre-back and have alternatives to Branthwaite, including Bayern Munich s Matthijs de Ligt.
De Ligt s future in Munich is uncertain as he competes for a starting spot with Eric Dier, Kim Min-jae, Dayot Upamecano, and new signing Hiroki Ito.
With a summer deal seemingly there to be done, Man Utd may turn their attention to De Ligt , though it is noted that the Premier League club cannot spend too heavily this summer .
Another defender Erik ten Hag s side are looking at is Nice s Jean-Clair Todibo, the report adds.
Indeed, Todibo who plays for another INEOS-owned club remains an option and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for around two years.
