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Man United 'could use Harry Maguire as a makeweight in their bid to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer - with club hoping to offset part of £70m valuation'

Manchester United may look to use Harry Maguire as a makeweight in their bid to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer, according to reports.

Branthwaite is said to be one of United's top targets in their first window under their new regime - with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and incoming CEO Omar Berrada to work in tandem as they look to bring about a drastic overhaul at Old Trafford.

United's ability to splash the cash is likely to be severely restricted, however, with the club missing out on the Champions League and reeling from several unsuccessful - and expensive - forays into the transfer market in previous windows.