Arsenal have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite, according to reports.

The defender has impressed since returning to the Toffees in the summer from his loan spell at PSV last season.

Jarrad Branthwaite has attracted interest from Arsenal and Manchester United

Everton has kept seven clean sheets in the Premier League thanks to him, and United is reportedly interested in signing a center-back this month.

Branthwaite may be the focus of a transfer battle because Arsenal, according to talkSPORT, is also a fan of the young player.

According to the article, Branthwaite is also being watched by Newcastle and Real Madrid. The 21-year-old was previously coached by Carlo Ancelotti at Goodison Park.

Everton’s issues with Financial Fair Play may also compel them to sell.

Due to its continued violations of the Profitability and Sustainability Rules from 2021 to 2024, the club could lose more points.

This comes after Everton was docked ten points for the identical offense during the 2020–2023 three-year period.

Everton had losses of £124.5 million, exceeding the maximum loss allowed under the Premier League threshold of £105 million over three years.

Branthwaite’s departure might put an end to such problems as the center back is expected to bring in a large sum—possibly close to £100 million.

According to SunSport, Arsenal is also considering buying Real Sociedad’s Ander Barrenetxea, although they may have to reject a deal from rivals Tottenham.

However, the Gunners might compete with United to sign Matthijs de Ligt, a defender for Bayern Munich.

Arsenal made a transfer offer worth £22M for Getafe’s ‘jewel’

The Real Madrid academy graduate has been starring alongside Mason Greenwood in La Liga this season.

Arsenal have bid £22million for Getafe striker Borja Mayoral

Given that Mikel Arteta is looking to recruit a new striker this month, his performance may now earn him a transfer to the Emirates Stadium.

The Spaniard’s first pick to invigorate his misfiring frontline was Ivan Toney.

Nonetheless, Brentford placed a hefty £100 million asking price on the 27-year-old, and Bees manager Thomas Frank also issued a warning against making an approach.

Rather, Arteta is currently searching La Liga for a less expensive solution to his striker problems.

Last month, Mayoral was also mentioned as a possible Toney substitute for Brentford, with Fulham also being connected.

However, SunSport has learned that the Gunners have put up a £22 million proposal for Mayoral.

In an effort to hold out for more than £39 million for their star striker, Getafe has withdrawn their initial offer.

Arsenal has been keeping a close eye on the 26-year-old since November after he scored 12 league goals for Getafe this season.

Mayoral has formed a strong partnership with Mason Greenwood

In La Liga, only Jude Bellingham has scored more than the former Spain under-21 international, with Mayoral and Greenwood developing a solid rapport.

With three goals scored between them so far, the duo has propelled Getafe to eighth position in the standings and within six points of the European spots.

After a brief loan period, Mayoral completed a permanent move to the Deep Blues in 2022.

A year prior, Crystal Palace was rumored to be interested in signing the Roma player for the Premier League.

After three years, he might finally hold the key to solving Arsenal’s goal-scoring problems.