Manchester United transfer target linked with a surprise move to Liverpool as Slot looks to bring in reinforcements - Reports

Manchester United target Jarrad Branthwaite has surprisingly been tipped to join Liverpool. As per Manchester Evening News, Sky Bet have slashed their odds on the Everton defender making a switch across the city to Anfield.

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Branthwaite throughout the summer. As claimed by Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils had two bids rejected for the 22-year-old.

Branthwaite emerged as one of the brightest defensive prospects following a stellar season in Everton colors last season. The 22-year-old made 41 appearances for the Toffees last season helping the club keep 15 clean sheets.

The England international played a pivotal role in helping Sean Dyche's side retain their Premier League status despite a points deduction. The Everton star, however, was left out of the final Euro 2024 squad by England manager Gareth Southgate.

Manchester United's efforts to land Branthwaite ended in vain as they failed to match Everton's valuation. However, Sky Bet have slashed the odds on Branthwaite leaving Goodison Park this summer.

As per the betting website, the young defender is priced at 2/1 to make a sensational switch to Liverpool. Erik ten Hag's side, on the other hand, are placed at 3/1.

Manchester City and Real Madrid are placed at 4/1 and 12/1 respectively to land Branthwaite. As per the Manchester Evening News, there are, however, no credible reports that Liverpool are plotting a move for the Everton star.

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PSG enter the race to sign reported Liverpool and Manchester United target: Reports

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have reportedly entered the race to sign Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman. The Nigeria international has been linked with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United after impressing for the Serie A side.

Lookman has caught the eye with Atalanta since joining La Dea from RB Leipzig in a reported €15 million deal. The 26-year-old has scored 32 goals and provided 18 assists in 79 appearances across competitions so far.

The former Everton forward scored a hat-trick for Atalanta as they beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final last season. As per La Gazzetta Dello Sport (via PSG Talk), PSG are plotting a move for Lookman after failing to land Victor Osimhen from Napoli.

Previously, Calcio Mercato (via Caught Offside) reported that Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are all keen on Lookman. It has been claimed that Atalanta have slapped an asking price of €60 million on the England-born Nigeria international.