Man United have Jarrad Branthwaite on shortlist along with other defenders
Man United want to sign a new defender to address their defensive issues.
Manchester United are interested in signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are looking for defensive reinforcement after Raphael Varane leaving the club following the expiry of his contract.
Everton defender Branthwaite has impressed a number of clubs after his brilliant season for the Toffees.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X, Man United are interested in signing the English defender but he is not the only player on their shortlist as they explore the transfer market for new players.
Romano tweeted:
“Jarrad Branthwaite remains one of the names on Man United shortlist for new centre back, but not the only one.
“Nothing advanced so far between clubs; Everton have NO plans to sell him for less than £65/70m fee.
“#MUFC have 3 more options.
“Branthwaite, keen on the move.”
Man United and Everton are not involved in talks for the player at the moment.
The Toffees are demanding a transfer fee of £65-£70m for Branthwaite, who played 35 Premier League matches for Sean Dyche's team and scored three goals.
Man United's struggles last season were mostly down to defensive injuries, according to manager Erik ten Hag, who is now negotiating a new contract at the club after the club decided to keep him as the manager.
Throughout last season, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans, Willy Kambwala, and Luke Shaw all suffered injuries.
In order to improve his team before the upcoming season, he is eager to address the matter during the transfer window.
Branthwaite narrowly missed out on Gareth Southgate's final 26-man squad of England for the European Championships this summer.
Meanwhile, Aaron Wan-Bissaka faces an uncertain future at the club with Man United waiting for a good offer for the defender.