Real Madrid ‘boost’ Man United target Jarrad Branthwaite in January

Man United could miss out on Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton Real Madrid are believed to be “pushing” to bring the centre-back to Spain during the January transfer window.

The La Liga champions do not usually do business during the winter window but are expected to do so in 2025 as Carlo Ancelotti’s backline has been hit by serious injuries.

Dani Carvajal will miss the rest of the 2024/25 campaign after suffering a serious ACL injury, while Eder Militao suffered the same fate during Real Madrid’s last game against Osasuna.

This has left the La Liga champions frail at the back and second Football Insiderthe Spanish giants are ‘pushing’ Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the January transfer window.

The report claims that Carlo Ancelotti’s son David is actually pushing for the move as the Italian duo are huge admirers of the England star having previously worked with the defender at Everton. The Whites They showed interest in the 22-year-old during the summer, but the Spanish giants never made an official move for the player.

Real Madrid are said to be aware that a deal for Branthwaite in mid-season will be difficult to complete, especially with The Friedkin Group taking over the Toffees.

The League champions will try and if they manage to secure the centre-back, that would be a blow for Man United.

Man United remain interested in Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite

Man United identified Branthwaite as one of their top central defender targets in the summer but were unable to agree a deal with Everton as he was worth a second bid. £45m plus £5m in add-ons rejected

It is believed that the Merseyside club want in the region of £70 million for their talented centre-back, but that was a price the Red Devils were unwilling to pay.

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He reported it last week Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail that the The Manchester club remain interested in Branthwaite, with a move on the cards for January or next summer – although there is some doubt about a mid-season switch.

Ruben Amorim took over as Man United’s new manager during the international break and the Portuguese manager is expected to apply his 3-4-3 system to the Red Devils’ current squad.

That will require three top centre-backs and that is a shortcoming for United at the moment, which Branthwaite would help address.

If the Premier League giants’ interest in the England star is serious, Real Madrid pose a huge problem for the Red Devils as the La Liga champions attempt to seal a deal for the 22-year-old in January.