Manchester United target not keen on signing new deal at current club unless they match wages offered by Red Devils

Manchester United have reportedly been given a massive boost in their efforts to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer. Mail Sport claims that the England international does not wish to sign an extension on his current deal unless the Toffees meet the wages tabled by the Red Devils.

According to this report, the centre-back is demanding £160,000 a week, which the Manchester side are willing to offer. At the moment, Branthwaite earns £70,000 per week, and it is claimed that his current employers are willing to revise terms.

Currently, the 22-year-old central defender is contracted with the Merseyside outfit till the summer of 2027 and is expected to be an expensive purchase. It is believed that Everton are holding out for £70 million to let go of the player and even rejected two bids from Manchester United, the latest being worth £50 million.

Erik ten Hag and Co. are seemingly looking for a right-sided central defensive partner for Lisandro Martinez after Raphael Varane's departure in the summer. With Branthwaite fairly young, he would serve as the perfect long-term option for the club.

Moreover, the player is likely to be tempted by the chance to play for Manchester United, one of the most prestigious clubs in the world. However, the Red Devils have much to improve upon after their eighth-place finish in the Premier League last season.

Despite a poor league campaign, they managed to end their season by lifting the FA Cup trophy, beating Manchester City 2-1 in the final.

Manchester United new signing could provide Jarrad Branthwaite competition

Manchester United's new signing, Leny Yoro, could limit Jarrad Branthwaite's game time if the latter decides to complete a move to Old Trafford this summer. The Red Devils signed the French defender on a deal that could rise up to £58.9 million from Lille this summer (via Sky Sports).

Although the 18-year-old is much talked about, his inexperience could allow a slightly older player to get the nod ahead of him on the right side of defense. To date, Yoro has played just 46 matches in Ligue 1, bagging two goals.

That being said, he is seen as a top talent, with Real Madrid also said to have shown interest in signing him. Even without Branthwaite at the club, Yoro will have to fight off competition from the likes of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.