Manchester United have reportedly received a “big boost” in their pursuit of Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite after “agreeing personal terms with the player’s representatives”. Branthwaite is one of the Red Devils’ top targets this summer and Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to bring him to the club. Everton reportedly value the 21-year-old at £70m and are open for sale as they seek to comply with the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability (PSR) rules. However, reports suggest Ratcliffe will spend money on Branthwaite. manchester unitedSpending will also be restricted due to the top flight’s financial rules. The sales will help Erik ten Hag’s team in that regard and Jadon Sancho and Casemiro are expected to leave this summer, while Antony’s future is up in the air. Marcus Rashford is another Man Utd player linked with a summer exit. Then again, he is every year. Branthwaite would be an excellent addition to Ten Hag’s defense and the type of player Ratcliffe is keen to bring to Old Trafford. Earlier this month it was reported that The club’s new shareholder has set “five strict new rules” – one of which is not signing players over 25 years old. At 21, English and proven in the Premier League, Branthwaite fits the bill and, for the £70m Everton want, would slot straight into Man Utd’s back four.

Man Utd ‘agree personal terms’ with Jarrad Branthwaite

And as Man Utd prepare their initial offer, The Times reported that they have “agreed personal terms with Branthwaite’s representatives”. This is seen as a “major step forward” and a “huge boost” to Ten Hag and Ratcliffe’s summer plans, although Branthwaite will “receive between £150,000 and £160,000 a week”, equivalent to an annual salary of £8+.32 million.++. There is no agreement on a fee between the two Premier League clubs, with Everton “expecting around £70m”. The Toffees’ high rating is due to the fact that the youngster is “a two-legged, left-footed English centre-half”. The fact that he is very tall is also an aspect. Man Utd played Casemiro at centre-back towards the end of last season due to an injury crisis in defence. If a move for Branthwaite falls through, the Red Devils could accelerate their pursuit of Lille’s Leny Yoro. David Ornstein reported on Thursday that Man Utd and Liverpool are “actively pursuing” the 18-year-old. although both clubs ‘accept’ that he will probably end up at Real Madrid. More: Man Utd news | | Everton | | Five-year net spending in PL