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Manchester United continue to chase Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite but may need to consider alternatives this summer. Erik ten Hag wanted a left-footed centre back after becoming Manchester United boss back in 2022. In came Lisandro Martinez, following Ten Hag from Ajax to Old Trafford in a deal worth up to £56.7million. The Argentinian is a quality defender; aggressive and possessing real quality to play out from defence. The problem is that Martinez has suffered major injury problems throughout his time at United and he managed just eight Premier League starts last season. United don’t …