Manchester United confident in Michael Olise and Jarrad Branthwaite deals as prices revealed
Manchester United are confident they can sign Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, talkSPORT understands.
The Red Devils are planning their first signings of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era when the summer transfer window opens on June 14.
The Eagles are believed to want at least £60m for Olise, while Branthwaite could be available for as little as £40m.
Olise scored ten Premier League goals last season, making him Palace's third top scorer behind Jean-Philippe Mateta (19) and fellow rising star Eberechi Eze (11).
Meanwhile, Branthwaite has developed into one of the Premier League's best young defenders and recently earned a place in Gareth Southgate's squad. England provisional team for Euro 2024.
It is understood that Everton ongoing financial problems It means the 21-year-old could be available for a reduced fee.
United will prioritize signing a centre-back following the departure of Raphael Varane, with Jonny Evans also likely to leave.
Is it's still not clear whether Erik ten Hag will remain in charge next season despite the club's shock 2-1 victory in the FA Cup final on their rivals Manchester City.
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Everton defender Ashley Young recently admitted that Branthwaite is ready to play at a higher level.
“I think he's ready to step up,” Young said during his appearance on talkSPORT Drive last week.
“There is obviously interest from other clubs who finished in the top half of the table and rightly so because I know what type of player he is and how far he can go.
“If not with Everton, I can see him with a team that can offer him the Champions League.
“He is definitely a player who can play in the Champions League and in the big tournaments.”
Man United are He is expected to play in the Europa League. the next season after winning the FA Cup.
talkSPORT presenter Mark Goldbridge believes signings such as Olise and Branthwaite would help Ratcliffe get the club back into Champions League play and challenge for more trophies next season.
Asked to name three players he thinks his club should sign this summer, Goldbridge said: “I think there are more than three! My first three, well we know Varane is leaving so we have to bring in a central”.
“I like Jarrad Branthwaite. But I like the idea of (Jean-Clair) Todibo from Nice. Obviously, INEOS (Manchester United's new co-owners) are also owners and I think he would be reasonably priced and would adapt well in the Premier League.
“He has pace and ability on the ball, so he would be a natural replacement.
“I don't know if the right is crying out for a position for Manchester United, but the creativity is. Crystal Palace's Michael Olise would be a player we have been exploring for a long time.
“He has a release clause and some creativity would be… Man United have been crying out for that.
“That's traditionally what Man United have always been about: wingers who create rather than wingers who shoot.”
