Man Utd make Brazil defender their ‘No1 summer transfer target’ as star has £43m release clause in his contract

MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Juventus star Gleison Bremer, according to reports.

The Red Devils have been heavily tipped to sign a defender since last summer with a number of targets linked.

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Manchester United could try and sign Gleison Bremer this summer[/caption]

Speculation has ramped up following the appointment of Dan Ashworth as sporting director, with the former Newcastle chief identifying potential upgrades.

One player of interest is centre-back Bremer, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.

The Brazilian only signed a new contract in December, tying him down to Juventus until 2028.

However it is claimed Bremer has a release clause in his deal worth £43million.

United could make a move for the 27-year-old this summer, although new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to snap up young talent as opposed to ageing stars like Casemiro or Raphael Varane.

That means the Red Devils could pursue a transfer for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who earned his first call up to the England squad this week.

Everton have priced the youngster at an eye-watering £75m however, with United hoping to negotiate the price down to £50m.

United have previously been linked with Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, but former player Rio Ferdinand has identified two other targets.

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Ferdinand likes the look of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo and Lens ace Kevin Danso.

He said of the pair: “The boy at Lens, there’s one there, he’s good.

“The Uruguayan boy at Barcelona – Araujo. Whether he’s gettable or not, I think he’s brilliant. He’s an unreal centre-half.

“He has every attribute to be perfect for the Premier League. I’d probably say he’s the standout, but whether he’s gettable or not, I don’t know.”