Man Utd transfer news: Erik ten Hag’s dig as legend backs Jarrad Branthwaite deal
### Man Utd Transfer News: Erik ten Hag’s Insight and Jarrad Branthwaite Praise
Erik ten Hag’s recent TV appearance has stirred up conversations about Manchester United’s transfer plans, particularly concerning their top defensive target, Jarrad Branthwaite. As Ten Hag critiques Gareth Southgate’s tactics, United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy lavishes praise on Branthwaite, sparking excitement among fans.
#### Ten Hag’s Critique of Southgate
During England’s narrow 1-0 win over Serbia, Erik ten Hag took a swipe at Gareth Southgate’s conservative tactics. England’s performance, characterized by a lack of creativity despite dominating possession, mirrored some of the frustrations seen in Manchester United’s own play under Ten Hag.
Jude Bellingham’s early header secured the win, but England struggled to create further chances, with Harry Kane only touching the ball once in the first half. Ten Hag commented on NOS, “It’s the vision of the manager [Southgate]. England takes a 1-0 lead, then he [Southgate] decides to start gambling by making his team compact and relying on moments for the rest of the game.”
#### The Branthwaite Transfer Saga
Speculation continues to swirl around United’s pursuit of Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. The young defender, who impressed during his loan at PSV Eindhoven under Van Nistelrooy, is seen as one of the Premier League’s most promising talents.
Despite rumors of agreed terms between United and Branthwaite, Everton has rejected an initial offer from Old Trafford. Branthwaite’s strong season earned him a spot in Gareth Southgate’s initial Euro 2024 squad, although he didn’t make the final cut for the tournament in Germany.
Van Nistelrooy, who managed Branthwaite at PSV, praised him highly: “He is a great talent. The boy is young but has a future. He is good on the ball, can play on the left or right of center-back because he is two-footed. He has height and speed, so he is very complete.”
#### Additional Headlines
**Sesko’s Rejection:** Gary Neville expressed understanding regarding Benjamin Sesko’s decision to stay at RB Leipzig despite interest from United and Arsenal. Sesko, a young striker known for his goals and physical presence, has chosen to remain in Germany for at least another year, having signed a new deal with Leipzig. Neville commented on ITV, “I think we are moving back to having a big physical striker up front, the game seems to have flipped a little bit by having big defenders and big strikers.”
**Transfer Window Dynamics:** As the transfer window progresses slowly during the European Championship, United fans eagerly await further developments. The club’s approach under Sir Jim Ratcliffe aims to balance intelligent spending with strategic acquisitions, a strategy that has been both criticized and praised in recent times.
Stay tuned for more updates as Manchester United navigates the transfer market, aiming to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. The decisions made now could shape the team’s fortunes for years to come.
