Manchester United have agreed terms for £70million-rated Jarrad Branthwaite

Manchester United are making a bid to sign a new centre-back, with the transfer window officially open tomorrow.

The Reds have been given a boost in their quest to sign Jarrad Branthwaite after the clubs agreed personal terms with the player’s representatives, according to The Times.

A transfer fee has yet to be agreed between the two clubs, but Everton are understood to be holding out for £70m – but the agreement with the 21-year-old’s representatives is a significant step forward.

United should look to take advantage of Everton’s financial situation, which means they may need to cash in on their biggest asset to stay within the PSR limit of financial losses for this season.

It shows Branthwaite’s intentions and that United want to sign him this summer. The wheels are in motion.

Branthwaite is set to be paid between £150,000 and £160,000-a-week when he signs for United, according to the report, which adds that the club are targeting two new centre-backs following the departure of Raphael Varane.

United start the transfer window with a spring in their step

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It is a significant statement from United to agree terms for such a deal on the opening day of the transfer window.

Fans have criticized the club in the past for being slow to act in the transfer market, so this came as another welcome sign of change from the new co-owners.

It looks like the 6ft 4in defender will play his football at Old Trafford next season. This signing should be one that excites fans as Branthwaite has a high ceiling for the future.

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