Matthijs de Ligt will compete for a centre-back place alongside Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire and former Ajax player Lisandro Martinez when Manchester United confirm his £42.9million transfer
Manchester United are getting ready to announce two marquee signings as Ineos continue to put their mark on what appears to be an ever-evolving squad at Old Trafford.
As things have played out, Casemiro is looking sharp once again and United might feasibly put their action plan to replace him on hold. The dwindling budget could have the final say there, but Ten Hag and his backroom staff need to settle on a contingency regardless, as Casemiro will not play every single game.
Kobbie Mainoo, Scott McTominay and Mason Mount boast that particular quality in abundance. Starting alongside one or more of the above, Martinez would add the required tenacity and passing range United might, ordinarily, be without whenever Casemiro is injured, suspended or rotated. With no direct back-up in the squad, Ten Hag might have to reassess Martinez as an option, especially when Leny Yoro returns to fitness. Three - namely De Ligt, Martinez and Yoro - will not go into two and Ten Hag clearly prefers a four-man defence anchored by two centre-backs.
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