Benjamin Pavard has told Bayern Munich he wants to leave for Inter Milan despite being linked with Manchester United.
09.08.2023 - 17:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United were relaxed about further recruitment during the summer transfer window and - in any case - that prospect was always going to be governed by potential outgoings.
Addressing three key areas in the squad, Erik ten Hag got his wish to sign Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund for over £160million combined. Now, with Harry Maguire ready to move on, there are revived plans to snap-up another centre-back with Edmond Tapsoba among the names on their radar.
Tapsoba has earned rave reviews for his performances at Bayer Leverkusen and possesses qualities Ten Hag wants in his defensive-minded players. However, in the scenario they are unable to sign the 24-year-old this summer, they will have to keep alternative options in their thinking.
Given that Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are very much the preferred centre-back partnership, United are effectively in the market for a third-choice - at best - with Victor Lindelof still to factor in. Here are five players they might consider while weighing-up the pros and cons for each;
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Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan): An unused substitute in the Champions League showpiece against Manchester City last term, the experienced Dutchman, 31, is well-known to Ten Hag from his early years at Feyenoord before taking his career to the next level in Italy with Inter Milan and Lazio before them. De Vrij would not break the bank exactly, while his CV in Serie A stacks up with 246 appearances to add to six major honours.
Presnel Kimpembe (Paris Saint-Germain): Amid the
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