Man United could be set to miss out on Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite as Real Madrid are believed to be “pushing” to bring the centre-back to Spain during the January transfer window.
The La Liga champions don’t often do business during the winter window but they are expected to in 2025 as Carlo Ancelotti’s backline has been hit by serious injuries.
Dani Carvajal is set to miss the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign after suffering a serious ACL injury, while Eder Militao experienced the same faith during Real Madrid’s last match against Osasuna.
This has left the La Liga champions frail at the back and according to Football Insider, the Spanish giants are “pushing” for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the January transfer window.
The report states that Carlo Ancelotti’s son, David, is really pushing for this move as the Italian duo are big fans of the England star having previously worked with the defender at Everton. Los Blancos showed interest in the 22-year-old during the summer, but the Spanish giants never made an official move for the player.
Real Madrid are said to be aware that a deal for Branthwaite mid-season will be difficult to complete especially with The Friedkin Group’s takeover of the Toffees yet to be complete.
The La Liga champions will
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