Manchester United defeated Sheffield United on Wednesday night, taking all three points and avoiding a humiliating loss.

Even after the victory, there are still worries over Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager, with rumors flying that he could be fired at the end of the season.

Despite having a lot to play for this season, Manchester United are focused on the summer transfer window.

Signing a centre-back appears to be a top goal for the Red Devils, who could lose several defenders this summer.

Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans, and Victor Lindelof all have unclear futures with the club. Lisandro Martinez has struggled with fitness, while Harry Maguire is frequently erratic and unreliable.

According to Football Insider, Manchester United believe a price of £60-£70 million will suffice to capture Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.

The Englishman, who has been in good form for Everton this season, scored the first goal in Wednesday’s 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Liverpool.

Branthwaite, 21, joined Everton from Carlisle United of the Football League in January 2022. A year later, he went on loan to Blackburn Rovers.

He returned to Goodison Park in 2021 after spending the previous season on loan with PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands.

Man United’s target has impressed this season.

The centre-back has been a regular starter for the Toffees this season, and his performances have piqued the interest of top clubs around Europe.

This season, he has made 37 appearances across all competitions, and earlier this year, he received his first senior England call-up. Despite this, he has not yet appeared for the Three Lions.

According to the report, Everton are anxious to complete a deal for Branthwaite as quickly as possible in order to credit the funds to their current period’s accounts and avoid further point deductions.