{"id":1397,"date":"2026-04-10T00:24:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1397"},"modified":"2026-04-10T00:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:24:17","slug":"man-utd-midfield-revolution-starts-as-explosive-chelsea-decision-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1397","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd midfield &#8216;revolution&#8217; starts as explosive Chelsea decision made"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Tom Weber\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/tticnnxhimovyjvdrvt8\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"authInfo\">\n<p>                                                    Tom Weber<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Updated:  8 Apr 2026 18:54 BST<\/li>\n<li>6 min read<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/43716277-6009-49c9-3989-8e9baa32d700\/width=1200,height=675,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/43716277-6009-49c9-3989-8e9baa32d700\/width=640,height=360,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/43716277-6009-49c9-3989-8e9baa32d700\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Michael Carrick, Man Utd\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/43716277-6009-49c9-3989-8e9baa32d700\/w=1200,h=675,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<div class=\"d-flex article-label-holder\">\n                                                        <span class=\"tag tag-label s-absolute\" style=\"background-color: #a5d4d4; color: #071630\">News<\/span><br \/>\n                                                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"tag-caret-right\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\n                                                            <path xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" d=\"M13.2929 10.7071L4.58579 19.4142C4.21071 19.7893 3.70201 20 3.17157 20H0V0H3.17157C3.70201 0 4.21071 0.210714 4.58579 0.585787L13.2929 9.29289C13.6834 9.68342 13.6834 10.3166 13.2929 10.7071Z\" fill=\"#a5d4d4\"\/>\n                                                        <\/svg>\n                                                    <\/div><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Man Utd kick-started their transfer revolution.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<p>Plus, Chelsea were told that they were taking a major risk with one potential signing and Arsenal received a clear Julian Alvarez message. There&#8217;s plenty to cover, so let&#8217;s jump right in.<\/p>\n<h2>  Man Utd&#8217;s midfield revolution <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/98df66a8-d8a9-4dcb-13d8-e63975602600\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/98df66a8-d8a9-4dcb-13d8-e63975602600\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/98df66a8-d8a9-4dcb-13d8-e63975602600\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Elliot Anderson\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/98df66a8-d8a9-4dcb-13d8-e63975602600\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Elliot Anderson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Man Utd will carry out a midfield &#8220;revolution&#8221; this summer, and Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson is at the top of their wishlist.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Chelsea&#8217;s Nunez gamble <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c69a3910-338b-4ebd-51af-2cdeb1445500\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c69a3910-338b-4ebd-51af-2cdeb1445500\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c69a3910-338b-4ebd-51af-2cdeb1445500\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Darwin Nunez\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c69a3910-338b-4ebd-51af-2cdeb1445500\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Darwin Nunez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chelsea are in talks with Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez, but signing the former Liverpool star would be a huge gamble because of his &#8220;rapid decline.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Atleti&#8217;s clear Alvarez message <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/2bdf661a-c47c-4528-8e21-52258e4c6800\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/2bdf661a-c47c-4528-8e21-52258e4c6800\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/2bdf661a-c47c-4528-8e21-52258e4c6800\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Julian Alvarez\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/2bdf661a-c47c-4528-8e21-52258e4c6800\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Julian Alvarez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has sent a clear message to Arsenal, Barcelona and Julian Alvarez&#8217;s other suitors.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Married available <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b4b97dfe-a54d-413b-596e-a294daca7b00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b4b97dfe-a54d-413b-596e-a294daca7b00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b4b97dfe-a54d-413b-596e-a294daca7b00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Marc Casado\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b4b97dfe-a54d-413b-596e-a294daca7b00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Marc Casado<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado will be on the move this summer, putting Chelsea and Man Utd on alert.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Liverpool need Olise <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/d9e9e1de-a073-407f-089c-54122bca0600\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/d9e9e1de-a073-407f-089c-54122bca0600\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/d9e9e1de-a073-407f-089c-54122bca0600\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Michael Olise\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/d9e9e1de-a073-407f-089c-54122bca0600\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Michael Olise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Michael Olise showed against Real Madrid why Liverpool must break the bank on him.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Dortmund boss confirms Sancho interest <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/aea5129e-b92d-47cb-4822-8ebe91591b00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/aea5129e-b92d-47cb-4822-8ebe91591b00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/aea5129e-b92d-47cb-4822-8ebe91591b00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Jadon Sancho\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/aea5129e-b92d-47cb-4822-8ebe91591b00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Jadon Sancho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund CEO Lars Ricken has confirmed that the club are interested in re-signing Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Vini Jr axed? <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5711fe4c-b7fc-4e9e-502d-c09499f40a00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5711fe4c-b7fc-4e9e-502d-c09499f40a00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5711fe4c-b7fc-4e9e-502d-c09499f40a00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Vinicius Jr\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5711fe4c-b7fc-4e9e-502d-c09499f40a00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Vinicius Jr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Vinicius Jr wants to sign a new Real Madrid contract, but he did himself no favours against Bayern in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Konate&#8217;s huge pay rise <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6690a55d-6214-437e-1110-4d5fc1e85800\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6690a55d-6214-437e-1110-4d5fc1e85800\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6690a55d-6214-437e-1110-4d5fc1e85800\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ibrahima Konate\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6690a55d-6214-437e-1110-4d5fc1e85800\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Ibrahima Konate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is in line for a massive raise.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Man Utd players want Carrick <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/934ad406-a30c-4f3f-ba8a-c22301101f00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/934ad406-a30c-4f3f-ba8a-c22301101f00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/934ad406-a30c-4f3f-ba8a-c22301101f00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Michael Carrick\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/934ad406-a30c-4f3f-ba8a-c22301101f00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Michael Carrick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Man Utd&#8217;s players have made it clear that they want Michael Carrick to stay on as head coach.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Chelsea warned over Palmer noise <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6ee4ae5f-f64c-44e0-4f8a-6257119fe900\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6ee4ae5f-f64c-44e0-4f8a-6257119fe900\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6ee4ae5f-f64c-44e0-4f8a-6257119fe900\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cole Palmer\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6ee4ae5f-f64c-44e0-4f8a-6257119fe900\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Cole Palmer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chelsea have been warned over the growing &#8220;noise&#8221; surrounding a potential exit of Cole Palmer.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Ferdinand wants Smit <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/beaffc52-c7c2-4833-c33e-7efd7efbc000\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/beaffc52-c7c2-4833-c33e-7efd7efbc000\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/beaffc52-c7c2-4833-c33e-7efd7efbc000\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kees Smit\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/beaffc52-c7c2-4833-c33e-7efd7efbc000\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Kees Smit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rio Ferdinand has urged Man Utd to sign AZ wonderkid Kees Smit.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Conceicao compared to Salah <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b55e1ab4-d11e-4a7f-efbe-cba7bdece600\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b55e1ab4-d11e-4a7f-efbe-cba7bdece600\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b55e1ab4-d11e-4a7f-efbe-cba7bdece600\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Francisco Conceicao\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b55e1ab4-d11e-4a7f-efbe-cba7bdece600\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Francisco Conceicao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Liverpool have been linked with Francesco Conceicao, and his Juventus manager has now admitted that he is similar to a young Mohamed Salah.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Man Utd make Branthwaite decision <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f22e95fd-2ee8-4517-92ba-cd53bb7aca00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f22e95fd-2ee8-4517-92ba-cd53bb7aca00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f22e95fd-2ee8-4517-92ba-cd53bb7aca00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Jarrad Branthwaite\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f22e95fd-2ee8-4517-92ba-cd53bb7aca00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Jarrad Branthwaite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Man Utd have decided whether or not to act on their interest in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Football transfer news headlines today<\/h2>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Transfer Rumours: Chelsea in Darwin Nunez talks as \u20ac80m bid unlocks deal<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Arsenal Transfer News Today: Camavinga advantage as clear \u20ac80m message sent<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Chelsea Transfer News Today: \u20ac50m wonderkid deal accelerates as exit request submitted<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Man Utd Transfer News Today: Two signings approved amid Mateus Fernandes meeting<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  The FootballTransfers app <\/h2>\n<p>Check out FootballTransfers&#8217; new app for all of football&#8217;s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 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