After exploring a move for a highly-rated Premier League centre-back in the summer, Tottenham are now expected to try again for the player in January.According to various reports, Spurs wanted to add another centre-back to the squad in the summer, but they were unable to do so before the window slammed shut.There have already been suggestions that a top-class defender would be one of Spurs’ top priorities in January as Thomas Frank aims to put the finishing touches on his squad.Early in the summer window, it was reported that Tottenham were preparing an approach for Jarrad Branthwaite, but the defender ended up staying put in Everton. It has now emerged that Spurs have not abandoned their pursuit of the 23-year-old.Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesTottenham are in a two-horse race for Jarrad BranthwaiteJournalist Mark Brus has said on The Daily Briefing that Spurs are once again showing an interest in the England international ahead of the January window.The Lilywhites want to add to their defensive stocks and have identified Branthwaite as an option who could improve their squad.However, they are not alone in their admiration of the Toffees star, with Man United also circling over the young defender.The report says that United had multiple bids for Branthwaite rejected in the summer, including a £50m offer. The Red Devils are ready to try again to prise him away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium and are expected to make a £60m January bid.Is Branthwaite open to a January transfer?According to Brus, the centre-back is not actively pushing for a move away from his boyhood club in January.However, it is explained that the Everton academy graduate does have a desire to join a top club eventually, and the offer of Champions League football by Spurs could turn his head.Branthwaite only signed a new five-year deal with Everton in the summer, which means that the Merseyside club would demand top dollar for the centre-back.READ MORE: Tottenham receive bittersweet news in pursuit of former Premier League midfielderThe post Man United to make £60m bid but Tottenham are in the race for English centre-back appeared first on Spurs Web.