Man Utd are now reportedly likely to make another bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite despite claims they could walk away from a deal.
The Red Devils are desperate to sign at least one new centre-back in the summer transfer window as they look to improve Erik ten Hag s defence ahead of next season.
struggled to form a consistent and reliable centre-back partnership last season because of injuries and form, with Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans and Willy Kambwala all playing there at various points.
Martinez, who was injured for most of last season, is set to be their main guaranteed starting centre-back next season and Man Utd are looking for a reliable partner for the Argentina international.
Everton defender Branthwaite has emerged as a top target for the Red Devils with Man Utd already .
Recent reports claimed that Man Utd are while the Toffees asking price remained at £70m with the Red Devils not planning on spending that much on any player this summer.
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However, that, despite claims Man Utd are willing to walk away should Everton not be willing to compromise , Man Utd s interest has remained thus far and there is a growing expectation that it will develop into another bid for the 21-year-old .
The report adds: There is an insistence that under [Sir Jim[ Ratcliffe the club will not be held to ransom but Everton are determined not to be bullied into a deal particularly with the value of someone of Branthwaite’s calibre to the Red Devils inescapable.
