- EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey
HITC understands that Manchester United are looking into the possibility of moving on two first-team players this summer.
Manchester United are set to be in for a busy summer transfer window with Jarrad Branthwaite one of the big names on the club’s shortlist.
HITC understands that the Red Devils have agreed personal terms with the representatives of the 21-year-old centre-back and are set to approach Everton about agreeing a fee with the Merseyside club.
Raphael Varane has departed United upon the expiry of his contract and the club are willing to let go of a further two players to continue the rebuild.
United willing to let go of two players
Sources have told HITC that the Red Devils are willing to listen to offers for Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in the upcoming summer transfer window.
This is because, alongside Branthwaite, the Red Devils are also keen on adding another addition to the centre of their defence.
The injury issues that United have suffered throughout the past season has meant the club have had to experiment with multiple centre-back partnerships under Erik ten Hag.
However, with both players on sizeable wages – it is easier said than done and we understand that they are hopeful at least hopeful that one could go. Interestingly, we also understand that Everton do have a long standing interest in Lindelof.
United’s second centre-back option
United are understood to be in the mix for LOSC Lille defender Leny Yoro but will face competition from Liverpool and Real Madrid for the French defender.
The teenager’s preference remains a move to Real Madrid with the centre-back posting on social media about being in attendance for Madrid’s Champions League final victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium.
Elsewhere, OGC Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo remains someone who United have done a lot of work on and like a lot.
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