Manchester United have opened talks over the signing of Jarrad Branthwaite.
Branthwaite’s Everton future appears uncertain with the club’s need of a high-profile sale before June 30 to satisfy their financial fair play regulations.
A move to Old Trafford has increasingly been touted for the newly-capped England international, who was voted the Blues’ Young Player of the Year.
The Times claim Branthwaite’s representatives have agreed personal terms for the highly-rated central defender ahead of a switch to the Red Devils.
But Erik ten Hag’s side still need to agree a fee with Everton, who are understood to be holding out for a £70 million valuation on the player.