Manchester United Transfer Target Dubbed ‘A Monster’ by Ian Wright, Pursuit Spanning Three Years Intensifies

During the summer transfer window, Manchester United will be trying to bolster its roster, and there is one nаme that appears to be at the forefront of their plans.

Jarrad Branthwaite, a defender for Everton, has proven himself and established himself as an important player for the Toffees throughout the course of this season.

All competitions have seen the 21-year-old player make a total of 29 starts. The Daily Mail reported in January that Manchester United sent scouts to see him play due to the fact that he has been such a towering presence in their defence.

This talented centre back is exactly the kind of young defender that United should be pursuing, and the fact that Everton is experiencing financial difficulties may work to United’s advantage.

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Ian Wright hails Jarrad Branthwaite

Manchester United transfer target is 'a monster' says Ian Wright, Red  Devils have wanted him for three years

The performances of Branthwaite are garnering attention, and the defender who is 6 feet 5 inches tall is being considered for a call-up to the England national team in the run-up to the 2024 European Championship.

This could wind up being counterproductive for United because it will potentially increase his transfer value. As a result, the club will be evaluating him in comparison to other options, such as Antonio Silva of Benfica.

Richard Branthwaite has been praised as a “monster” by Ian Wright, a former great player in the Premier League, who is impressed with his abilities.

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“I believe now that he will be in the next England squad,” he said in an interview with the Wrighty’s House podcast. He in possession of everything.

Observe how he plays, and you’ll notice that he is also a left-sided player who plays well. Extremely courageous. To add insult to ιnjury, when you listen to his interview, he sounds like the kind of person who would sаy, “Yeah, I’m there, I’m here.” Perhaps he ought to be summoned. In addition to that, he ought to be shown in a play.

“All right, let’s take a look at him. Please believe me when I sаy that we have a monster on our hands at the left-sided center-half position. A monstrous being.”

United interest in Jarrad Branthwaite dates back three years

During the previous season, Branthwaite was on loan at PSV Eindhoven, where he worked under the direction of Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was the manager at the time.

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It is obvious that United needs an option to Lisandro Martinez, who is now out with an ιnjury, in the position of left-sided defender, which he plays.

It has been three years since Manchester United first expressed interest in Branthwaite. At the time, the club was reportedly linked with the defender when he was only 18 years old.

According to a report that was published in The Mail at the time, Manchester United were impressed with Branthwaite while he was on loan at Blackburn. However, it appears that United did not push a deal hard enough.

Consequently, as is so commonly the case with United, the club will wind up paying a significantly larger cost to acquire him this summer, despite the fact that they would be acquiring a player who is significantly more prepared for the Premier League.