A new centre-back is one of the priority targets for Manchester United this summer but they must be smart in their recruitment process
Manchester United and Erik ten Hag are faced with the unwanted predicament in the transfer window that many Premier League clubs are experiencing. They must be careful with their spending due to the Profit and Sustainability rules in the league.
READ MORE: Man United transfer news live Matthijs de Ligt asking price, Mainoo interest, Zubimendi swoopEverton's sky-high £70m asking price is currently far too high and reports have indicated that United will move onto alternative targets if no agreement can be struck on realistic terms. The centre-back joined the club from Juventus for £65.5m in July 2022 but has failed to perform at the same levels he produced at Ajax. And as Man United fans will be aware of, that form came under Ten Hag.
A colossal defender with a large build, his ability to defend has never been in doubt. On the ball, United have even more reason to be tempted by his natural ability to work in Ten Hag's system. He ranks in the top 96th percentile in Europe's top five leagues for successful passes with 93.1%, according to FBREF.
After a 3-0 win over Feyenoord in 2019, Ten Hag praised the then-Ajax captain for his display. "He was certainly my Man of the Match, also because he blocked Robin van Persie’s shot in the opening phase," he said. "In my view it is always a team performance, but the captain played as a leader today.”
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