Manchester United have allegedly agreed on personal terms with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, clearing the path for a possible summer transfer.

The Red Devils are now likely to agree on a transfer cost with Everton, who want £70 million for the 21-year-old England international, according to The Times.

This signing would be a big boost for Manchester United, especially when Sir Jim Ratcliffe named Branthwaite as his preferred preference for a new center defense this summer.

Branthwaite has made a big impression at Everton, appearing 54 times since joining the first team.

According to the article, Man United's new technical director, Jason Wilcox, may have facilitated the transaction on personal grounds, given his close friendship with Branthwaite's agent, David Reeves.