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Manchester United have already signed Leny Yoro to strengthen their backline and have plans to attempt to signal not less than yet one more centre-back this window.
The Pink Devils are nonetheless locked in talks with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt however thus far, the Bundesliga membership’s valuation has confirmed to be past United.
The Netherlands worldwide is agitating for a transfer away having already agreed private phrases with the English facet, who noticed their first bid fall effectively brief.
Jarrad Branthwaite is one other high goal, primarily for his means to play on the left-side of the defence. Nonetheless, Everton have rejected two bids from the 20-time English league champions thus far.
United eyeing one other CB
Regardless of a failed takeover, Everton are eager to keep at bay United’s curiosity of their talisman and are planning to supply the England worldwide a brand-new deal.
United will not be anticipated to give up anytime quickly and will they purchase their key targets, Erik ten Hag has a brand new plan in thoughts as regards to utilising Lisandro Martinez.
As per Givemesport, the previous Ajax coach desires to check out the Argentine within the defensive midfield function, a place the place he performed in throughout his days at Amsterdam.
He may be deployed as an emergency left-back ought to the necessity come up, one other place he has expertise of enjoying in below the identical coach.
The World Cup winner’s tenaciousness and talent to play line-breaking passes could be completely suited to the defensive midfield function and would enable Kobbie Mainoo the licence to get ahead and affect the sport.
“United insiders on the membership’s Carrington coaching floor consider there might be shock new roles for Argentinian Martinez at instances subsequent season – as a midfield enforcer AND an emergency left-back.
Licha’s new function
“If United can push a deal over the road for de Ligt a youthful partnership of the 24-year-old Dutchman and Yoro could be an attractive prospect.
“When Yoro does play, doubtlessly alongside de Ligt, it might allow Martinez to maneuver right into a defensive midfield function alongside Kobbie Mainoo who may occupy a extra superior place than the gritty South American. Martinez is speedy and adept within the sort out in addition to having a watch for a ahead move.”
Ten Hag had beforehand acknowledged that he doesn’t need to use the 2024 Copa America champion in midfield however Casemiro’s disappointing shows final season and the lack to land Manuel Ugarte may doubtlessly change his thoughts.
Whether or not this involves move stays to be seen however Martinez has proven previously that he’s greater than able to enjoying in that place.
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