Gossip: Two centre-backs dominate Manchester United transfer headlines

Manchester United will be in the hunt for new centre-backs this summer.

I think fans can expect two centre-backs to come ahead of the 2024/25, hence why United are being linked with so many options ahead of the summer transfer window.

One player consistently linked with a move to Old Trafford has been Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. A variety of valuations have been speculated by different outlets, but I think the MEN report is the closest to the truth.

However, Branthwaite is not the only Premier League defender to be linked to United today.

There could be a chance to strike a decent deal with Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah, with the Blues open to selling the player this summer.

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Thursday’s Manchester United gossip

Manchester United maintain their long-standing interest in Jarrad Branthwaite, who Everton value at between £70-80m. (Manchester Evening News)

Chelsea are willing to sell Trevor Chalobah to meet profit and sustainability rules, and the 24-year-old fits Manchester United’s shift towards younger players with potential to grow their value. (Independent)

Atletico Madrid are considering an exchange deal involving Mason Greenwood and Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, who spent the past season on loan at Barcelona, scoring 10 goals. (Star)

Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has thrown his name into the ring for the Kaizer Chiefs job. (94.7FM, as per SNL24.com)

Former Manchester United goalscorer Ruud van Nistelrooy is a contender for the Leicester City job. (Mirror)

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