Man Utd closing in on Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite! 📰 The Red Devils are confident in sealing a swift deal for the talented defender, bolstering their backline. Stay tuned for updates!

**Manchester United and Transfer Updates**

Manchester United are accelerating their pursuit of new players, with Lille’s Jonathan David a top target for their striker position. Meanwhile, Tottenham are bracing for a competitive bidding war over Bologna’s Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori. Fulham has extended another one-year contract offer to Willian.

Manchester United believe they can swiftly secure a deal for Jarrad Branthwaite, contingent upon Everton lowering their valuation. Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon expressed his desire for England teammate Marc Guehi to join the Magpies this summer.

Burnley has dismissed Ajax’s hopes of signing Dutch striker Wout Weghorst at a discounted price. Liverpool has set a £25 million price tag on backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli has expressed his confidence in Mikel Arteta and Edu’s potential acquisition of a new forward this summer. Aston Villa’s signing of Ian Maatsen from Chelsea might be postponed as the club is finalizing a £35 million deal.

**Other Sports Headlines**

England fans attending major tournaments will be allowed to drink alcohol in their seats for the first time in years but have been advised against tossing beers in the air. England and Kevin Sinfield are considering extending Sinfield’s defensive coaching duties beyond the summer tour to Japan and New Zealand.

Adrian Newey recently visited the Aston Martin factory, contemplating his next career move, with a switch to Ferrari seeming less likely. Louis van Gaal, battling prostate cancer, shared his determination to fight the disease with the same tenacity he displayed throughout his management career.

UEFA will decide on the day of England’s match against Denmark whether to close the roof of Frankfurt’s Waldstadion due to rain concerns.

**From The Sun and The Times**

Fulham has proposed another one-year deal to Willian following his impressive performance last season. A UEFA rule has reportedly hindered Manchester United’s pursuit of top target Jean-Clair Todibo, potentially allowing a Premier League rival to seize the opportunity.

Aston Martin has emerged as a leading contender to recruit Adrian Newey, a highly respected Formula 1 designer.

**Daily Mail and The Guardian Insights**

Lazio has initiated discussions with Manchester United over a potential £30 million move for Mason Greenwood. Sir Jim Ratcliffe admitted to making some unpopular decisions since acquiring partial ownership of Manchester United.

Discrimination against women in the football industry is on the rise, according to new data. Former world No. 1 Ash Barty is set to return to Wimbledon next month, participating in an invitational doubles match.

**The i Reports**

Manchester United are intensifying their efforts to bolster their squad, with Jonathan David from Lille high on their list of striker candidates. Rangers have notified Aberdeen of their intent to sign Connor Barron. Steven Gerrard has added Fashion Sakala to his transfer targets for Al Ettifaq, alongside James Tavernier and Conor Goldson. Aberdeen’s Duk has expressed his desire to leave the club this summer.