Ruud van Nistelrooy has raved about Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite amid reported switch curiosity from Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy and Branthwaite not too long ago labored collectively at PSV Eindhoven, the place the teen spent final season on mortgage.

As a legend of Dutch soccer and a former hero at Old Trafford, Van Nistelrooy's opinion is prone to carry some weight for United boss Erik ten Hag. The ex-Red Devils striker was clear as day whereas working with Branthwaite final marketing campaign.

"He is a great talent," claimed Van Nistelrooy. "The boy is young, but he has a future. He is good on the ball, can play on the left or the right of centre-back because he is two-footed. He has height and speed, so he is very complete."

According to The Daily Mail, Branthwaite's identify is being mentioned by senior United figures as they weigh up shifting for a centre-back earlier than the top of the summer time.

Launching a bid for the 6ft 5in star can be one thing of an eyebrow-raiser, provided that he has solely made 10 Premier League appearances in nearly 4 years on the Toffees' books.

But PSV have been so impressed with the teen that they reportedly tried to signal him on a everlasting £15million deal in January. Perhaps within the data that they may fetch extra for Branthwaite this summer time, Everton rejected the proposal.

The 21-year-old arrived at Goodison Park in 2020 after breaking via at Carlisle United, the place he made his senior debut at 16. The Red Devils might be in want of defensive reinforcements if Harry Maguire leaves the membership this summer time.

A brand new midfielder can also be considered on the supervisor's want listing. Sofyan Amrabat has been closely linked to Old Trafford in latest weeks, though massive cash from the Saudi Pro League can also be within the equation.

United have already welcomed Andre Onana and Mason Mount this summer time, with the 2 transfers mixed setting the membership again greater than £100m.