Man Utd Eye Branthwaite as Martinez Replacement

Old Trafford could turn to Everton's towering centre-back if Lisandro Martinez heads for the exit.

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What happened. Man Utd are reportedly keeping an eye on Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, with a possible Lisandro Martinez exit opening the door to a fresh approach.

• Branthwaite is viewed as a potential replacement for Martinez at centre-back.
• The Everton man carries a reported £80m price tag.
• The link follows United's heavy defeat to Brighton.

Any move likely hinges on Martinez's future, so United's next step is resolving his situation first.

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