Man Utd plan low-ball bid for Branthwaite after agreeing £160,000-a-week terms

Manchester United are reportedly planning a new bid for the star player in the summer, looking to sign him next after a deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee was close.

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The Red Devils seem very likely to confirm Zirkzee as their new player, with Fabrizio Romano saying that a deal is close to being agreed: “Manchester United and Joshua Zirkzee, almost arrived. Man Utd has now told Bologna about the agreement reached with Zirkzee on personal terms. Everything has been done with JZ's agent. Man Utd, is talking to Bologna about the new structure of the agreement … clause.”

The Dutchman won't be the only player to arrive this summer, however, with Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt also being targeted by United, who see him as a prime option to land and become Lisandro Martinez's long-term partner. the heart of Erik ten Hag's defence.

New faces are also needed in midfield for the Red Devils, with Casemiro looking like a force to be reckoned with last season, while Joao Neves and Manuel Ugarte have both emerged as eye-catching options, shining at Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain respectively.

It is also important that the club continue to plan for the future, however, ensuring they bring in the most exciting young talent around, with Tottenham star striker Mike Moore backed to move to Old Trafford. They battled Manchester City, among others, before being able to sign his first professional contract when he turns 17 next month.

Man Utd plan to offer Everton star a low ball

According to a new update from the Football InsiderManchester United are lining up a new offer for Branthwaite this summer, going directly to the player to agree terms on a £160,000-a-week contract.

The report claims that while Everton have “put an asking price of £70-80m” for the defender after releasing a bid of £35m last month, United will not go close to that price as they look to secure a central spot in their squad. next offering.

At this point, it would be a huge surprise if United didn't sign at least one of Branthwaite or De Ligt this summer, with the two prominent as their centre-back options. Snapping the Everton man for less than the Blues' asking price would be good business, however, as they could secure the signature of England's future regular starter.

At just 22, the England international has already been a fixture in the Premier League, starting 35 of 38 games in the competition last season, and already has the confidence and fitness to step right in as a key man for the Ten Hag. next term.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been heard singing about Branthwaite, too, praising him in February, praising his play with James Tarkowski: “Branthwaite was outstanding. I think this guy is very special. He is a big part of why Everton in my eyes have a good chance to stay, him and his partnership. [James] in Tarkowski.”

Nailing United's full-back business is crucial in the coming weeks and months, and while fans may be divided on who they want from Branthwaite and De Light, the Everton ace could be the star player of the next decade, and has been very successful. more familiar to his club than the recent Dutchman.