Manchester United hoped to have a first transfer deal of the summer wrapped up by now. The plan was to sign centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, which looked like it was halfway there after The Times reported personal terms had been agreed. That was three weeks ago, and hopes of a deal are beginning to fade.United’s opening bid of £43 million, was rejected, with Everton holding out for £70 million. Since then it has been a stalemate, and Manchester United appear to have switched attentions to Matthijs de Ligt, with a deal edging closer. READ MORE: Manchester United confirmed signings, transfers in,…