Manchester United is anxious to recruit a new center-back in the summer season, according to Fabrizio Romano, and has compiled a list of defensive targets.
What is the most recent Manchester United transfer news?
On the Here We Go Podcast, Romano alleges that Man United is interested in bringing in a central defender this summer.
"Yes, they want to sign a new center-back," the Italian journalist claimed. They have a list, so the scenario is always the same; right now, they're concentrating on Sancho, but they're always on the lookout for a center-back."
Which center-backs have been linked with a move to Manchester United?
According to Romano, United is interested in signing Jules Kounde, Pau Torres, and Raphael Varane from La Liga this summer.
"Let's see what happens with Kounde, he's one of the candidates on the list," the journalist remarked. There's also Pau Torres, however, in this situation, Torres has a €65 million (£56.1 million) release clause.
"Let's wait and watch what Manchester United does."
"Varane's Real Madrid situation is still up in the air. There is yet to be an agreement on a new deal, but Real Madrid will make the decision with Ancelotti."
United has not made a proposal for Atalanta centre-back Cristian Romero, despite rumours to the contrary.
"It is not true that Manchester United made a proposition for Cristian Romero," Romano remarked. Manchester United has not made a bid for Atalanta, thus there are only rumors.
"Of sure, the player is valued, but Manchester United has made no offer."
Which centre-back would be the ideal match-up for Harry Maguire?
Varane's arrival at United might be beneficial to the team's locker room, and he may be a good companion for Maguire.
In his senior career, the Frenchman has won 19 trophies for Real Madrid, including four Champions League crowns and a World Cup with his country.
His winning mindset might have a big impact at United, who will almost certainly be chasing silverware next season to keep their gradual development under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer going.
Apart from Varane's experience and mentality, he is also known for his speed, which might be a vital asset alongside Maguire, given that it is a trait that Rio Ferdinand has claimed his previous team lacks.
What other areas of United's game should be improved?
Another major area where Solskjaer should try to improve in the transfer window is defensive midfield.
In the centre of the park, he has frequently used Scott McTominay and Fred as a duo. Solskjaer's unwillingness to utilize just one defensive midfielder suggests that he doesn't trust either of the pair to play alone.
Declan Rice of West Ham might help United start with one deep enforcer and two progressive
players ahead of him after averaging more interceptions per game than the pair (via WhoScoed).
The Athletic reports that the 22-year-old is the Red Devils' top target in that position.
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