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Manchester United are once more making waves in the this summer’s transfer window. The Red Devils are in the process of completing the signing of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich to join defender Leny Yoro and forward Joshua Zirkzee as new signings this summer.
It’s also emerged that Erik ten Hag’s side are submitting a new offer for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.
The club previously submitted a number of bids for the centre-back, ranging from £35 million to £50 million, however all were rejected. Everton have been holding out for a bid of at least £60 million which United are now set to match.
Branthwaite already agreed personal terms with United to be earning between £150,000 and £160,000 per week at Old Trafford, which is understood to still be on the table.
However, Branthwaite isn’t the only Evertonian that United are interested in.
Manchester United consider Everton forward – Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Sky Sports have recently reported that United have been considering signing Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer.
With Rasmus Hojlund out until late September through injury, Zirkzee is now the only senior striker at Old Trafford. Previously ten Hag has commented he can rely on Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho to cover this position.
However, this isn’t ideal, so the Red Devils have considered Calvert-Lewin as an option to take the pressure off of Zirkzee.
The English striker has proven Premier League experience, grabbing 54 goals and 14 assists in 213 games for Everton, across eight seasons.
Unfortunately for the 27-year-old, he has missed considerable time over recent years due to injury with hamstring issues, a broken tow and a knee injury. Given that United are looking for options to cover existing injuries, Calvert-Lewin’s track in this aspect may be a bit of a worry for United fans.
It was reported earlier in the summer that Everton were looking for £30 million for the striker, with Newcastle stepping away from the star.
The report from Sky Sports commented that at this time, it’s unexpected that United will in fact be signing another striker unless more sales from the club are made. However if enough of their listed stars such as Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Antony do leave the club, we could see a bid for the 27-year-old forward.
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