Manchester United eye surprise moves for Everton and England U21 starlet and ex-Barcelona defender with Harry Maguire’s future still undecided
- Manchester United have reignited their interest in signing Jean-Clair Todibo
- The club are also interested in signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite
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Manchester United have expressed an interest in signing a new centre-back, with the club eyeing up a move for two young prospects.
It comes amid uncertainty over Harry Maguire’s future and it seems Erik ten Hag is open to signing new defensive players.
Earlier this month the club placed a price tag on the England centre back before relieving him of his captaincy responsibilities.
Last week, United rejected a £20million bid from West Ham for the England defender who has admitted that he wants to fight for his place in Ten Hag’s starting XI.
Meanwhile, the club have reignited their interest in Nice’s much-improved defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
Manchester United have reignited their interest in centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo (pictured)
They are also considering a surprise move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite (left)
Erik ten Hag’s side seem open to reinforcing their defensive options amid uncertainty over Harry Maguire’s (pictured) future at the club
The French wonderkid had previously been on Erik ten Hag’s radar and has also had trials with Man United in the past.
But it seems the 23-year-old has come back into the reckoning at Old Trafford having featured heavily for the Ligue 1 outfit last season.
The centre-back rose through the academy system at Toulouse, before joining Barcelona in 2019.
He would then go out on loan to Schalke, Benfica and Nice, before moving permanently to the Ligue 1 outfit in 2021.
His contract at the French club expires in 2027, with Todibo widely regarded as one of European football’s most promising talents, starting in 33 of the 34 league games he was available for last season.
He was notably sent off after just nine seconds during a game against Angers earlier this season, bringing down Abdallah Sima in what was one of the fastest dismissals ever seen.
Erik ten Hag’s (pictured) side are also close to agreeing a deal to sign Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund
United are also interested in a more surprising move for Everton’s left-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who has attracted multiple suitors this season for his impressive performances while on loan at PSV Eindhoven.
The 21-year-old was called up to the England U21s side for the first time during this Summer’s European Championship.
Branthwaite, who graduated from the Carlisle academy before joining the Toffees, made 21 starts in 31 appearances for the Dutch side in the Eredivisie last season.
He has since returned to Finch Farm and has been preparing for the upcoming season with Sean Dyche’s squad, with his contract at Everton to expire in 2025.
