Manchester United are looking to wrap up deals for Joao Neves and Jarrad Branthwaite this sooner rather than later, while Newcastle are keen on landing another goalkeeper. Here we run through today’s top transfer rumours featuring United, Newcastle, Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal and Bayern Munich
Man Utd looking to confirm Branthwaite signing this month
Manchester United are looking to secure the services of Jarrad Branthwaite before the end of the month, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Branthwaite was cut from England’s Euro 2024 squad in favour of Lewis Dunk and that has accelerated United’s push to bolster at the back.
Despite Everton’s brief flirt with relegation, Branthwaite was superb for a Toffees side that boasted the fourth best defensive record in the Premier League.
Most interceptions by players aged 21 and under in Europe’s top 5 leagues last season 💫◎ 59 – Giorgio Scalvini◎ 50 – Jarrad Branthwaite◎ 37 – Destiny Udogie◎ 37 – Murillo◎ 36 – Cristhian Mosquera◎ 36 – Isaak Toure◎ 36 – Leny Yoro◎ 33 – Illia Zabarnyi pic.twitter.com/zkwYVdg5hQ
Only Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini (59) made more interceptions than Branthwaite (50) of players aged 21 and under in Europe’s top five leagues last season.
Newcastle need to up offer for goalkeeper target
Newcastle have offered Burnley £16m for goalkeeper James Trafford, but the Clarets are holding out for £20m, reports the Mail.
Trafford ranked fifth for saves per 90 (3.8) in the Premier League this season, though he lost his spot to Arijanet Muric for the final 10 games of the season.
The Magpies are looking to strengthen between the sticks this summer and are hoping to capitalise upon Burnley’s relegation to sign Trafford yet need to up their initial offer.
Man Utd submit second bid for top midfield target
Manchester United are prepared to submit a second bid for number one midfield target Joao Neves after their opening £51m offer was rejected by Benfica, according to Portuguse publication A Bola.
Neves enjoyed a wonderful breakout campaign in Liga Portugal, establishing himself as a first team regular for Benfica and securing a place in Roberto Martinez’s Portugal squad for Euro 2024.
United are aiming to strengthen in the middle of the park, with Neves top of their wishlist as they gear up for the potential summer departure of Casemiro.
