Man Utd ‘accept’ Branthwaite transfer reality amid new ‘hope’; Ratcliffe tipped ‘to sell five players’

According to reports, Manchester United have not given up hope of signing centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite from Premier League rivals Everton.

At the start of this summer s transfer window, Branthwaite emerged as s top centre-back target after he enjoyed a breakout season with boyhood club Everton in 2023/24.

was unfortunate to miss out on Gareth Southgate s final England squad for Euro 2024, but he is well-placed to become a starter for The Three Lions within the next year or two.

The Red Devils had a couple of bids rejected for Branthwaite earlier this summer as they did not come close to matching Everton s reported £70m asking price.

With Everton refusing to budge on their valuation, Man Utd turned their attention to alternative targets and they have …