Manchester United have reportedly made Michael Olise and Jarrad Branthwaite their top summer transfer targets, but the pair will not come cheap.
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Red Devils ready to spend in next windowCreative Eagles star is of interestToffees centre-half also on the radarWHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils are already in the process of identifying potential recruits for the next window, with reinforcements required following another inconsistent campaign in domestic and European competition. The arrival of INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe as a 25 per cent stakeholder means that funds will be made available again in 2024.
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According to , Crystal Palace playmaker Olise and Everton centre-half Branthwaite are figuring prominently on United’s radar. The pair are proven Premier League performers and would tick important attacking creativity and defensive steel boxes at Old Trafford.
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Olise has also been linked with Chelsea and Liverpool but is said to be open to the idea of moving to Old Trafford. If United were to put a deal in place for the talented 22-year-old, then he would reportedly set them back £35 million ($45m).
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Acquiring the potential of 21-year-old Toffees defender Branthwaite would be even more costly, with it suggested that he comes with a £75m ($96m) price tag. Everton may be willing to discuss a sale this summer as they need to raise funds in order to avoid any more Financial Fair Play (FFP) penalties.