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Manchester United have been unconvincing at instances however pulled of a well-known 2-1 win away at Aston Villa within the Premier League on Sunday.
The win ended Erik ten Hag’s poor away report in opposition to the massive weapons and in addition handed a serious shot within the arm to the Purple Devils of their hopes of Champions League qualification.
The guests have been removed from safe defensively, and have Andre Onana to thank for all three factors at Villa Park.
Defensive overhaul
One more damage for Lisandro Martinez is a serious blow and Luke Shaw could possibly be added to that record. The membership want a defensive overhaul in the summertime.
Raphael Varane has not been as imperious as he was final season and his present contract ends in June with the membership opting in opposition to triggering a one-year extension.
The Frenchman could possibly be on the transfer and regardless of his current resurgence, Harry Maguire may be a part of his centre-back accomplice as effectively.
Victor Lindelof was shaky in opposition to Unai Emery’s aspect and has additionally been linked with an exit whereas Jonny Evans can be out of contract in the summertime.
INEOS may have the ultimate say as regards to incomings as soon as the Premier League ratifies his minority stake however the supervisor has already recognized former Ajax protege Matthijs De Ligt as the perfect centre-back accomplice for Martinez.
De Ligt race
Ten Hag is aware of the 24-year-old effectively from his profitable stint with Ajax however the Netherlands worldwide has struggled for game-time this season at Bayern Munich.
Thomas Tuchel has opted to begin most video games with Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano whereas Eric Dier was used because the third centre-back within the loss in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen.
De Ligt was sat on the bench and is clearly sad along with his state of affairs and is claimed to be itching to depart and play often.
Arsenal are additionally eyeing the previous Juventus man however United are in pole place having already spoken to the participant and his present membership.
“Arsenal are considering signing Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, however Manchester United are presently in pole place to land the Dutchman, FootballTransfers has been informed.
United forward of Arsenal
“Sources have informed us that Man Utd’s curiosity in De Ligt is real, and the Purple Devils have spoken to the Dutchman’s representatives on a couple of event.
“As for Arsenal, De Ligt has been mentioned internally, however the Gunners haven’t initiated contact with both the participant or Bayern Munich.”
INEOS have deliberate to maneuver away from the supervisor’s Eredivisie route however the three-time league winner would possibly simply be the proper possibility.
His peak coupled along with his tempo in addition to his means with the ball may make for a lethal combo on the again alongside the Argentine World Cup winner.
