Everton are expected to sell the 21-year-old before June 30 to include his price in their finances for the 2023-24 season and avoid further points deductions.
The Toffees are desperate to keep the centre-back, but are likely to sell in order to avoid another disciplinary action under the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
According to a reliable source, Branthwaite is the “top target” for Manchester United as they seek to improve their defence this summer.
Man United is hopeful of capturing Everton star Branthwaite as the June deadline approaches.
The Old Trafford club has long admired the England Under-21 international and is set to make him their first off-season signing, as well as the first under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS regime.
Branthwaite has made 36 appearances for Everton in all competitions this season, starting each one.
The centre-back, who received his first senior England call-up last month, is under contract at Goodison Park until June 2027, having signed a fresh term in 2023.
Man United are eager to place the 21-year-old at the core of their rebuilding under Ratcliffe and INEOS.
Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans are out of contract in June, and Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, and Willy Kambwala are also expected to be on the books for the 2024-25 season.
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