LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, applauds the fans after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Manchester United reportedly retain their long-standing interest in Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of both 2027 windows.
That’s according to MailSport, which adds that the Red Devils could even make their move as early as January.
United begin plotting Jarrad Branthwaite swoop
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and OSC Lille at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 15, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
Of course, Everton will be closed off to the prospect of parting ways with their stalwart centre-half mid-season, so United would have to make their proposal a lucrative one.
If not, United will reignite their pursuit in the summer – three years after they had two bids rejected by the Toffees for Branthwaite.
Jarrad Branthwaite has mastered the art of the slide tackle 😎 pic.twitter.com/H1SiAG40ZK — Premier League (@premierleague) July 2, 2025
Indeed, the Reds tried their luck back in June 2024 when submitting offers worth £35 million and, after that was swiftly rejected, £45m for the centre-half.
The second bid was rebuffed as quickly as the first, which prompted United to turn their attention elsewhere.
They ended up shelling out a combined £90.5m to bring in Leny Yoro (£52m) and Matthijs de Ligt (£38.5m).
What’s INEOS’ plans after registering Branthwaite interest?
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
It’s anticipated that INEOS will oversee a complete defensive revamp at the end of 2026/2027, having done so to the frontline last year and the midfield this year.
Branthwaite would be a respectable coup if they can get it over the line, given he is now a Premier League-proven option to have at the back.
#mufc have renewed their interest in Jarrad Branthwaite. Contact has been made with his representatives, and United may consider a bid in January or next summer [@NathSalt1, @ChrisWheelerDM] — utdreport (@utdreport) September 15, 2026
However, it remains to be seen what the Merseyside outfit value him at now that he’s garnered more top-flight experience and eye-catching performances.
Against United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in matchweek three, the 24-year-old earned a 7.0 rating from Fotmob.
Branthwaite’s heatmap vs United (Fotmob)
He recorded an 89 per cent passing accuracy and 100 per cent shot accuracy, as well as making four blocks, four clearances, four recoveries and two interceptions.
Branthwaite also did his bit in attack, too, by notching 12 line-breaking passes and five final-third passes.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, looks on before the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester United and Sabah FC at Old Trafford on September 10, 2026 in Manchester, England.
Michael Carrick talks at a press conference
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