Manchester United linked with Jarrad Branthwaite

Manchester United are interested in signing Jarrad Branthwaite from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window, according to Fichajes. The report has claimed that United are looking at young players for the future, and that Branthwaite is on their radar.

Branthwaite is one of the best young centre-backs in the Premier League and is playing regularly for Everton at the moment. The 21-year-old has scored one goal in 20 appearances in the Premier League so far this season. The centre-back has also made three appearances in the EFL Cup and has played three times in the FA Cup.

Manchester United are sixth in the Premier League table at the moment with 38 points from 23 matches, eight points behind Aston Villa in fourth-placed. Meanwhile, Everton currently find themselves third from bottom in the standings with 19 points from 23 games, a point behind 17th-placed Luton Town.