Man United have made surprise ‘phone call’ for defensive target – Need to act swiftly if they want to sign him

 Manchester United can now concentrate on the other areas of the pitch that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants strengthening now that the signing of Jadon Sancho has been completed.

One of them is at center-back, where Harry Maguire has yet to find his ideal partner.

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Several candidates have been proposed, including Raphael Varane, who is widely considered the favorite to be signed and bring immediate talent and experience to the club.

However, just in case it can't be done, there are backup plans B, C, D, and D all the way to Z (presumably), and Takehiro Tomiyasu is rumored to be one of them.

According to CalcioAtalanta, Manchester United is one of the clubs interested in signing Japan international Shinji Kagawa.

Both the Red Devils and West Ham, according to the Italian source, have "restricted themselves to simple informative phone calls."

Tottenham are the clear favorites in this race, and if Manchester United aren't serious about signing the Bologna star, they'll surely miss out unless they act quickly.