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Man Utd, Spurs receive boost in their pursuit of 21-year-old Premier League talent

Originally posted on Caught Offside
By Saikat Chatterjee | Last updated 3/6/24

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

A report from the Mirror claims that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the player and they have now received a major boost in his pursuit.

Everton are already planning for replacements and they have identified the Hull City defender Jacob Greaves as a potential target.

The fact that they are looking at alternatives for Branthwaite suggests that they are ready to sell him in the summer window. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United and Tottenham can secure his services.

The Red Devils need to bring in a quality, central defender and Branthwaite would be a major upgrade on players like Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire. Both players have been linked with moves away from Old Trafford and they have not been at their best this season.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have already improved the defensive unit by signing multiple central defenders this season. However, it seems that they are still looking to bring in another quality defender to complete their defensive setup for the future.

Everton are currently fighting for survival and Branthwaite will want to compete at a high level. The 21-year-old defender is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in the Premier League right now. The opportunity to move to Manchester United or Tottenham will be an attractive one for him and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually.

This article first appeared on Caught Offside and was syndicated with permission.

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