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Sunday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Ibrahima Konate, Jarrad Branthwaite, Ansu Fati

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Sunday, February 21.

The January transfer window has now closed, leaving Manchester United to begin looking forward to the summer for their next round of recruitment.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.

Sunday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:


Manchester United 'considering £39m move for Ibrahima Konate'

RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate pictured in October 2020© Reuters

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.

The Red Devils are expected to bring a new centre-back to the club during this summer's transfer window, with head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking for a partner for Harry Maguire.

United had been strongly linked with Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano, but the France international has agreed to join Bayern Munich after the German champions activated his release clause.

The 20-time English champions have also been credited with an interest in Konate, who will have a €45m (£39m) release clause in his contract during this summer's transfer window.

According to Bild, United are considering an approach for the 21-year-old, who has only just returned to action following an ankle problem, which kept him out from the middle of December to the start of February.

Solskjaer's side would allegedly be prepared to allow Axel Tuanzebe to leave the club on loan this summer if they bring a new centre-back to the club.



Manchester United 'keeping an eye on Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite'

Jarrad Branthwaite in action for Blackburn Rovers on February 20, 2021© Reuters

Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on the development of Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.

The 18-year-old joined the Toffees from Carlisle United in January 2020 and has made five first-team appearances for the Merseyside giants, including four outings in the Premier League.

The centre-back joined Blackburn Rovers on loan in January and has already featured on seven occasions for the Championship outfit.

According to the Daily Mail, Branthwaite's performances for the second-tier outfit have caught the attention of United, who are now monitoring his progress with the view to a potential move.

The report claims that Liverpool and Manchester City have also been attracted to the Englishman.

The teenager has been a constant for Blackburn in the Championship since his arrival during the January window, starting and finishing each of their seven league fixtures.


More transfer news from Manchester United:

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