Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has made a bold suggestion for Manchester United as they look to strengthen their defense in the upcoming summer transfer window. Agbonlahor believes that Everton’s young centre back, Jarrad Branthwaite, would be the perfect addition to the Old Trafford squad.
In a recent interview with talkSPORT, Agbonlahor highlighted the need for Manchester United to bolster their defensive options, especially with doubts surrounding the future of Raphael Varane. The former England international expressed his belief that Varane will not be offered a new contract and is likely to depart at the end of the season.
Agbonlahor pointed out that other top Premier League clubs such as Spurs, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool already have strong defensive setups in place. He emphasized that Branthwaite’s qualities, including composure, speed, and aggression, make him a suitable candidate to fill the potential void left by Varane at Manchester United.
With injuries plaguing Axel Tuanzebe and uncertainties surrounding Harry Maguire, Agbonlahor sees Branthwaite as a promising option to bolster Manchester United’s backline. The former striker’s endorsement of the young Everton defender adds an intriguing twist to the transfer speculation surrounding the Red Devils.
As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Manchester United to see if they heed Agbonlahor’s advice and make a move for Jarrad Branthwaite. Will the Old Trafford club secure the services of the talented centre back to strengthen their defense for the upcoming season? Only time will tell.
