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26 Premier League champions Manchester City are considering a surprise move for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who is Manchester United’s top transfer target.
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According to the Football Insider, Pep Guardiola’s team could move for the English centre-back to replace John Stones, who is unhappy at the club due to his limited playing time.
Branthwaite has been a star for the Toffees after impressing in his breakout season at Goodison Park.
The young defender formed a solid defensive partnership with James Tarkowski and helped Everton avoid relegation, in a season which was full of crisis for them.
Sean Dyche’s men were give point deduction punishment twice but they still managed to avoid relegation.
Branthwaite’s performances have caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the world with Man United keen to add the defender to their team, as reported by Sky Sports.
However, with their rivals Man City entering the picture, things could change and the race to sign him could get intense now.
Because of his performances, the 21-year-old has been added to Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man England squad for Euro 2024.
Man United and Man City are set to battle for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
The Red Devils are desperate to sign a new centre-back this summer with Raphael Varane leaving the club and Jonny Evans facing an uncertain future.
Premier League champions Man City could lose Stones as the player has not featured regularly for Guardiola’s team in the last few months.
The report states that he is unhappy at the Etihad Stadium and if he leaves the club to end his successful spell, Man City could move for the Everton defender.
Man City are looking to add defensive strength
Branthwaite has shown at a young age that he is a good reader of the game and he can show composure in pressure situations.
The player has shown maturity at the age of 21, which is rarely seen in young centre-backs these days.
He would be a crucial signing for any club and it is evident to see why the biggest Premier League clubs are keen to sign him.
Branthwaite still has a lot to learn and under the right coaching and with the right teammates, he can take his game to another level.
