Manchester United is looking for new central defense options after Everton refused to lower their asking price for Jarrad Branthwaite. United has targeted Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, and Lille teenager Leny Yoro as potential alternatives. The Toffees are standing firm on their valuation of Branthwaite at around £70m, which has led United to explore other options in the transfer market.
The competition for these players is expected to be fierce, with Liverpool, PSG, and Real Madrid also interested in Yoro. Bayern Munich’s willingness to sell De Ligt has caught the attention of top clubs, including United. Erik ten Hag, United’s manager, has history with De Ligt from their time together at Ajax, where he made De Ligt captain at a young age. This connection could play a role in potentially bringing De Ligt to Old Trafford.
As the transfer window continues, fans and rivals alike will closely watch how United proceeds with their pursuit of defensive reinforcements.
