RED RIVALS IN A BATTLE OVER BRAN

MAN UNITED are on a collision course with bitter rivals Liverpool over England defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

- BY JEREMY CROSS

United bosses have tried to sign the centre-back (right) before but refused to meet Everton's asking price.

But Old Trafford bosses remain keen on Branthwaite - and have made him their No.1 choice to replace Harry Maguire, who is out of contract at the end of this season.