Football gossip: Branthwaite, Gallagher, Bradley, Mbappe, Sesko – BBC Sport

Manchester United are targeting Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, while Aston Villa are keen on Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher.

Manchester United are targeting Everton’s 21-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who is valued at between £60-70m. (Sky Sports)

Aston Villa are interested in Chelsea’s 24-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher. (Independent)

Manchester City are considering a move for Werder Bremen’s 28-year-old German goalkeeper Michael Zetterer. (Bild via Sport Witness)

Liverpool are planning to offer 20-year-old Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley a new improved contract. (Teamtalk)

Manchester United are considering a swap deal involving 22-year-old England striker Mason Greenwood and Atletico Madrid’s 24-year-old Portugal forward Joao Felix. (Star)

Everton and West Ham have opened talks with Burnley over a deal for 22-year-old French defender Maxime Esteve. (L’Equipe – in French)

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, 47, is a contender for the Leicester manager’s job. (Mirror)

Real Madrid plan to announce the signing of France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, 25, before this summer’s Euros. (Fabrizio Romano)