United consider late move for versatile defender
A left-sided defender capable of covering three positions has been added to United's shortlist as the club looks to add depth.
Manchester United have added a versatile left-sided defender to their shortlist, with the recruitment team keen to bolster depth before the window closes.
Sources close to the situation describe the mood at Carrington as calm but purposeful. The recruitment team has spent the past fortnight working through a shortlist that was drawn up long before the window opened, and the club is determined not to be pushed into a decision by outside noise.
What we know so far
The profile is deliberate: United want a player comfortable at left-back and left centre-back in a back three.
- Talks have progressed beyond the exploratory stage.
- Personal terms are not considered a stumbling block.
- United want the deal resolved before the squad returns to full training.
We have a clear plan and we will stick to it. The squad knows what is expected this season.
What happens next
No formal bid has been submitted, but contact has been made with the player's representatives.
United's hierarchy will reconvene later this week, with a further update expected once the medical department has signed off on the latest assessments. Supporters travelling to the next fixture should expect confirmation before kick-off.
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The Athletic
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