Manchester United had a meeting with the representatives of Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite in February, according to journalist and transfer insider Ben Jacobs.
Man United are long-term admirers of the Toffees star and are hoping to bring him to the Old Trafford club someday.
The Red Devils see Branthwaite as a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire and are open to signing him this summer or in 2027.
The 23-year-old recently returned to full fitness after spending the first half of the season on the sidelines with a hamstring injury and undergoing surgery in October.
However, the Everton star remains in the plans of Man United and a concrete move could be on the cards in the coming months.
Maguire is expected to sign a contract extension, but the Red Devils are preparing for life without the 33-year-old.
Branthwaite is currently focusing on getting over the injury troubles of the past 12 months and forcing his way into the plans of England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of the summer World Cup.
He has made only eight appearances so far this season and will be desperate to finally overcome his fitness woes ahead of what could be a huge summer.
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