The much-maligned Glazer family have come under further scrutiny and pressure as Manchester United's owners continue to mull over two offers to take over the Premier League giants.
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Gary Neville says it is important Manchester United bring in a left-back and midfielder who can partner Casemiro before Friday’s transfer deadline.
With Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia out injured, Erik ten Hag is hunting for cover in defence. The Manchester Evening News understands that Tottenham's Sergio Reguilon and Marc Cucurella of Chelsea have been shortlisted, while Barcelona's Marcos Alonso is also of interest.
MEN Sport has also learned that United do not expect to sign Sofyan Amrabat, although are very much in the hunt for a new midfielder. Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch, who played under Ten Hag at Ajax, is of interest.
United have splashed £174m this window and have sold a number of players too - such as Fred, Alex Telles and Zidane Iqbal - to try and stay within Financial Fair Play rules. Neville believes more players need to be shifted in these next five days, all while also bringing in two much-needed additions.
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Speaking on his Sky Sports podcast, the former United captain said: “I think they have to try and do something in the transfer market this week. They have got to try and get players out, some clubs get players out really well - United don’t tend to get players out really well.
“They’ve got better players in this summer but there’s no doubt they want another player or two, a left-back and a central midfield player. I think they need that or else they're going to be put under real pressure, particularly when all the other competitions kick in.
“There is another one or two players needed just to beef up the squad because of injuries. He does want another midfield player in there to sit alongside Casemiro, so it’s an important week for
The much-maligned Glazer family have come under further scrutiny and pressure as Manchester United's owners continue to mull over two offers to take over the Premier League giants.
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