Manchester United could be set for a busy summer transfer window, and they've been linked with another move to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
In the previous summer window, United heavily focused their recruitment on transforming their attack, failing to sign a defender or midfielder.
Their attention could switch this summer, with their attacking options more than strong enough to push for the Champions League places again.
Signing a new central midfielder is likely to be their major priority, with Casemiro heading through the exit door, but bringing in a new centre-back wouldn't be a surprise.
Harry Maguire is out of contract in the summer as it stands, while Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez have endured difficulties with injuries this season.
Man Utd Must Go All Out for Jarrad Branthwaite
Jarrad Branthwaite in action for Everton
Manchester United could have the perfect opportunity to sign Everton defender Branthwaite in the summer transfer window, despite him recently signing a new deal at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It won't be easy for the Red Devils to secure his signature, with the Toffees in a strong negotiating position, but United should be at least asking the question.
GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs has confirmed that United held talks with Branthwaite's camp back in February, with the England international reiterating that he's keen on a move to Old Trafford.
With Martinez and De Ligt's injury difficulties, a new centre-back could be on the agenda, and Branthwaite is the kind of profile that United need to be targeting in the summer transfer window.
Branthwaite Offers Crucial Balance
Jarrad Branthwaite training while on international duty with England
Branthwaite, described as a 'superstar', offers a left-footed balance in defence that United only get from Martinez.
The performances the former Carlisle centre-back has produced at the age of 23 are incredible, and he could be exactly what United need right now.
Not only could Branthwaite make an immediate impact for the Red Devils in the present, he's yet to reach his full potential and will only get better.
The six-foot-five-inch defender is comfortable playing out from the back as well as defending his own box, and he's the perfect modern defender that United and INEOS need to be doing everything they can to bring to Old Trafford.
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