MANCHESTER UNITED SET SIGHTS ON BRAZIL DEFENDER FOR SUMMER TRANSFER
Manchester United is reportedly eyeing a move for Juventus star Gleison Bremer as they continue their search for a top-class defender. The Red Devils have been in the market for a solid centre-back since last summer, with a number of potential targets being linked to the club. The speculations have intensified following the appointment of Dan Ashworth as sporting director, who has identified potential upgrades for the team.
According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, one player that has caught the attention of Manchester United is Brazilian center-back Gleison Bremer. Despite signing a new contract with Juventus in December, which ties him down until 2028, it is believed that Bremer has a release clause worth £43 million. This has sparked the interest of the Red Devils, who may make a move for the 27-year-old this summer.
However, it seems that Manchester United’s new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has a different vision for the club’s transfer strategy. Ratcliffe is reportedly keen on signing young talents rather than pursuing aging stars such as Casemiro or Raphael Varane. This could lead the Red Devils to consider Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite as an alternative option. Branthwaite recently earned his first call-up to the England squad and has shown promising potential. However, Everton has priced the youngster at a staggering £75 million, and Manchester United will hope to negotiate the price down to £50 million.
While Gleison Bremer and Jarrad Branthwaite are among the potential targets for Manchester United, former player Rio Ferdinand has identified two other defenders that he believes could be good additions to the squad. Ferdinand has expressed admiration for Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo and Lens’ Kevin Danso. Speaking about Araujo, Ferdinand stated, “Whether he’s gettable or not, I think he’s brilliant. He’s an unreal center-half. He has every attribute to be perfect for the Premier League.” Ferdinand also praised Danso’s abilities, highlighting him as another player worth considering.
As Manchester United continues its search for a top-class defender, the club faces the challenge of finding the right fit within their budget and negotiating favorable deals with the respective clubs. Whether they will succeed in securing a deal for Gleison Bremer, Jarrad Branthwaite, Ronald Araujo, or Kevin Danso remains to be seen. However, with their determination to strengthen their defense, the Red Devils are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of defensive reinforcements.