Sources have revealed that the Toffees are taking rigorous steps to prevent a crucial asset departing this summer - much to Ratcliffe and Man Utd's chagrin

Man Utd have received a gigantic boost in their year-long efforts to sign a Premier League centre-back after a stunning report claimed an exit has now been 'accepted

Pep Guardiola needs to find a replacement for an experienced star and the Citizens have turned their attention to a Man Utd target, as per reports

Sources have told TEAMtalk that the Red Devils are keen on offloading one of their most expensive players, but his replacement could cost as much

We've been informed that the Toffees are preparing for the possible exit of Branthwaite having identified a two-cap Belgium international as his successor and with sources revealing the costs involved

Man Utd have identified their 'next defensive kingpin' and approved a £50m-plus deal, but while the player is open to moving, one vitally important condition must first be met

Liverpool could reportedly raid Everton for arguably their best player as Arne Slot eyes a long-term successor for one key star, but luring him from the Toffees will be incredibly expensive

The 22-year-old has been one of Everton's most important players over the past couple seasons and Carlo Ancelotti is keen on a reunion at Real Madrid, but signing him won't be easy

The defending European champions are among a number of top clubs who are keen on a deal for the Goodison Park faithful, who has made up his mind about his future

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim wants to strengthen his defensive options in the summer and work is ongoing to find the perfect targets, with four Premier League stars being looked at

Arne Slot’s side are on the hunt for a new defender and are looking at a player their Merseyside rivals think highly of, as they learn how much it would cost to sign a Forest star

Amorim is so enthralled with a current Man Utd star that the club's transfer plans have been altered, with a different type of signing now on the agenda rather than a 'readymade' £70m addition

Tottenham are looking to make several big additions this month after bringing forward plans to sign their top targets; a new centre-back is a priority but other areas could also be bolstered

Spurs have rejected the chance to sign a versatile defender despite being offered the player and his club greenlighting an exit, with a report revealing the three stars they're targeting instead

Tottenham were hit by another defensive blow against Wolves on Sunday and are known to be chasing a central defender, who also has the ability to fill in at left-back, in the January window

Manchester City are rivalling Manchester United for a Premier League star who the Red Devils have tried to sign, but may no longer be able to

AC Milan have joined Newcastle in the race for an Everton star, while Real Madrid are chasing one of his team-mates, TEAMtalk can reveal

Man Utd have held internal talks over making a third bid for a player they twice saw offers rejected for last summer

Tottenham will stop Real Madrid from raiding them, which could mean Everton are not so lucky

The Red Devils saw three bids rejected for the once-capped England international over the summer but that hasn't deterred them, with a January approach reportedly on the cards

Dan Ashworth feels a player previously targeted by United will be perfect in Ruben Amorim's defensive line

Man Utd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains eager to sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton after failing to land him in the summer, TEAMtalk can reveal

Slot is reportedly pushing the Reds to secure two marquee January transfers he feels could be key to Premier League title glory - but one unwanted star is seemingly free to leave

The 22-year-old is widely considered to be one of the best young centre-backs in the Premier League and is undoubtedly Everton's most prized asset, so they won't let him go cheaply

Arne Slot's side will be in the market for a new central defender in 2025 and now Romano has rated their chances of beating Man Utd to a £75m-rated star

The Red Devils made three bids for the once-capped international over the summer and are ready to try and convince Everton into a sale in January, according to reports

Real Madrid are building another generation of Galacticos, but are not done yet and are keen to add another young star to their defensive options

A star who is elite for his age has been told he would shine at Barcelona despite interest from Real Madrid and Man Utd

Real Madrid are tracking a Nott'm Forest star and a Man Utd-linked ace as they look to improve one particular position in 2025, according to reports

The Red Devils made the 22-year-old a top target this summer but were ultimately unable to prise him away from Goodison Park due to the Toffees' high asking price

The Red Devils have drawn up a shortlist of targets for January and beyond, and the England duo are both admired by Dan Ashworth and the rest of their recruitment team

The 22-year-old has an array of admirers of some outstanding form for the Toffees, having been linked with transfers to a trio of top clubs

Liverpool hold 'concrete and active interest' in a classy Premier League star and could make him a statement signing in 2025, as per a report

Man Utd have already seen two bids rejected for the England international - the last of which amounted to £50m including add-ons - and seem to have missed out

Man Utd are increasingly aware what would be their most expensive signing of the summer will have to wait until 2025, though bitter rivals Man City could swoop first

Liverpool have once again been tipped to sign a top star in a controversial transfer that would also see Man Utd lose out

A report has revealed the exact fees involved as Man Utd draw up a new Jarrad Branthwaite bid, while Ten Hag has made a double transfer decision

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United have discussed signing Mario Hermoso who is available on a free transfer this summer

Man Utd are ready to submit a new bid for Branthwaite after learning Yoro could miss more time than expected, and a report has delivered a rather bizarre claim regarding Everton's stance on a sale

We've broken down all the centre-backs Liverpool have been linked with as they aim to bring in a long-term successor to Joel Matip in the summer transfer window

Man Utd have made progress in their bid to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, though Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite remains tough to land

Jarrad Branthwaite has been been the subject of one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer but the Man Utd target may be about to get a new Everton defensive teammate

"The power is with the player at this moment in time."

Man Utd legend Paul Scholes has recommended the signing of an elite striker who can 'guarantee goals', while a top target has rejected a rival offer

The once-capped England international has been a top target for the Red Devils for much of the summer, having agreed personal terms over a move to Old Trafford

The Toffees have signed Iliman Ndiaye and Tim Iroegbunam permanently and re-signed Jack Harrison on loan, but Sean Dyche is still prioritising signing a new winger, midfielder and centre-back

Man Utd have been given a significant lift in their pursuit of Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite, while Matthijs de Ligt is enduring a frustrating wait

Though United have just snared a star player, two more in his position are still on Ratcliffe's mind for summer transfers

With Joshua Zirkzee already on board and more expected to follow, TT takes a look at how Man Utd could line up for the first game of the new season

Man Utd have officially confirmed the signing of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, while three trusted sources have provided telling updates on the club's pursuits of centre-back pair Leny Yoro and Jarrad Branthwaite