21 February 2024 , 03:00
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Manchester United are still firmly in the battle to secure a spot in the Champions League come the end of the season.
The Red Devils’ win against Luton at the weekend leaves them sixth and just five points behind Tottenham. Their battle to reach the top four is set to ramp up over the coming weeks with a clash against Fulham, as well as a meeting with Manchester City.
Erik ten Hag's side are also still in the FA Cup and will take on struggling Nottingham Forest in the fifth round. The Red Devils reached the final last term but lost out at Wembley.
While there is still plenty to do this season, it appears that attention is already turning to next season at Old Trafford. Players continue to be linked with moves to Old Trafford, while some could exit. Take a look at all of the biggest headlines coming out of Man United over the past 24 hours.
Carragher hails Branthwaite
One man who is reportedly on the Red Devils’ shopping list is Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite, and one man who is a big fan is Jamie Carragher. "I think he is [special]," the ex-Liverpool star said.
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"And what is really special as well is the amount of centre-backs we have in the Premier League aged 21 or younger. I remember being a young lad going in myself at Liverpool and it's an unforgiven position, I had to go to full-back for the next three or four years and then go back to centre-back, so you can see the quality we have.
"Branthwaite has been outstanding, Murillo [of Nottingham Forest] I think has been outstanding. But I think this lad [Branthwaite] has been pretty special and he's a big part of why, in my eyes, Everton still have a great chance of staying up; him and his partnership with [James] Tarkowski."
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Mejbri deal 'doomed'
While Branthwaite could potentially become a Red Devil this summer, one man who also looks set to return is youngster Hannibal Mejbri. The Tunisian joined Sevilla on loan in the January transfer window with the option of a permanent move.
However, according to reports in Spain, a deal is already 'doomed'. Sevilla are not convinced he has shown enough to justify them activating their €17m (£14.5m) clause. Meanwhile, there have also been concerns about his behaviour. Mejbri’s contract at Old Trafford is set to run until the summer of 2025.
Ex-Red Devil set for England call
Having already been sold by the Red Devils, James Garner could soon make them regret their decision. According to reports, the Red Devils academy graduate is potentially in line for an England call-up.
It is suggested that Gareth Southgate is keeping tabs on the midfielder after being left concerned with Kalvin Phillips' recent form. The Red Devils sold Garner to Everton for a fee potentially rising to £15m in 2022.
He is not the only one who could earn a call-up for March’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. It is suggested that Man United star Kobbie Mainoo and Fulham's Harrison Reed are also in the running.
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