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Manchester United made a massive push in overhauling their defence this summer.
With three new signings in the form of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, the only position United didn’t recruit to was left-back.
However, none of these signings featured in The Red Devils initial shortlist of three centre-backs at the opening of the transfer window.
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At the time, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the recruitment team highlighted Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, OGC Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo and Juventus’ Gleison Bremer.
However, news from GIVEMESPORT has claimed that LaLiga giants Real Madrid are now looking into one of the three.
Real Madrid target Jarrad Branthwaite
Manchester United pursued Branthwaite as their key centre-back signing from the start of the summer transfer window, submitting three bids for the Englishman.
Whilst the bids rose to £50 million, Everton weren’t happy to part ways with their star man for anything less than £70 million.
However, in the wake of United’s failed transfer attempts, The Red Devils are still monitoring the defender with interest of a future signing.
Now, GIVEMESPORT have reported that Real Madrid are joining the Premier League side in scouting the centre-back.
The interest comes after United beat the Spanish champions to the signing of Leny Yoro, in a last minute swoop from The Red Devils.
It’s understood that Madrid are also looking to Arsenal’s William Saliba and Benfica’s Antonio Silva as potential options.
However, if Madrid are going to launch a move for Branthwaite, they’ll have to meet Everton’s price tag of £75 million with The Toffees refusing to budge.
Branthwaite still has three years on his contract, giving Everton a lot of power in negotiations, however, with more interest rising, it is expected he’ll be leaving next summer.
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