Man Utd are preparing a crazy offer to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the summer transfer window, according to reports.
The Red Devils are looking to make a number of changes to Erik ten Hag s squad next season after a generally disappointing 2023/24 campaign.
may have unexpectedly won the FA Cup but a disastrous Premier League season saw them finish eighth, while they were knocked out of Europe before Christmas after coming bottom of their Champions League group.
and has not yet had a transfer window to enact change at Old Trafford.
One of the biggest changes he wants to make is to the recruitment department with Ratcliffe convinced that the days of big-money deals for overhyped stars are over.
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New co-owner Ratcliffe wants the new manager to agree to a recruitment model based on bringing in five new players under the age of 25 this summer to build a fitter, stronger and faster team.
And one of their top targets in the summer transfer window appears to be Everton centre-back Branthwaite with the Toffees boasting the fourth-best defence in the Premier League, despite finishing 15th.
Reports in Spain claim that Man Utd are set to make a crazy offer for Branthwaite this summer after he aroused the interest of the Red Devils this season.
Everton are not willing to let their young star go easily and will not let him leave without an offer that adequately reflects his potential and market value .
The Merseysiders firm stance suggests they are looking to maximize the financial return from any sale, which is crucial given their current financial situation and Man Utd will have to act quickly if they are to add Branthwaite to their squad before other clubs also show interest .
