{"id":298614,"date":"2023-11-25T07:09:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T07:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=298614"},"modified":"2023-11-25T07:09:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T07:09:09","slug":"van-nistelrooy-has-already-made-feelings-clear-on-man-utd-target-branthwaite-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/soccer\/van-nistelrooy-has-already-made-feelings-clear-on-man-utd-target-branthwaite-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Van Nistelrooy has already made feelings clear on Man Utd target Branthwaite"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has reportedly encouraged the Red Devils to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in January. Erik ten Hag\u2019s outfit could be on the lookout for reinforcements at centre-back and the England Under-21 international has impressed with the Toffees this season.<\/p>\n

Uncertainty surrounding Raphael Varane\u2019s position at Old Trafford has seen him linked with a move away from the club, with Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans favoured over the former Real Madrid star in recent weeks. Branthwaite has been mentioned as a potential replacement for the Frenchman, after breaking into the Everton team following a successful loan at PSV last season.<\/p>\n

He worked under Van Nistelrooy in the Eredivisie and TEAMTalk have claimed that figures within United have contacted the ex-PSV boss over Branthwaite. He spoke about the 21-year-old glowingly and seemingly has the seal of approval from one Red Devils icon.<\/p>\n

Van Nistelrooy has already spoken openly about Branthwaite\u2019s potential. “He is a great talent,” the former striker said. “The boy is young, but he has a future. He is good on the ball, can play on the left or the right of centre-back because he is two-footed. He has height and speed, so he is very complete.”<\/p>\n

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United are said to be willing to part ways with Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek in January in order to help raise funds to sign Branthwaite. He penned a new Everton contract last month to tie him down until 2027, though whether the club\u2019s 10-point deduction impacts their need for sales remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

Ten Hag and co will likely face intense competition for Branthwaite\u2019s signature should he be available in January. According to the Daily Mail, Tottenham have also identified him as an option to help fix their crisis at the back following Micky van de Ven\u2019s long-term injury and Eric Dier\u2019s future unknown.<\/p>\n