Manchester United’s January Defender Shortlist – Mats Hummels And Arsenal Target Feature

The centre-backs being targeted by the Red Devils.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has made a new centre-back a priority in the January transfer window and here are eight options for the Red Devils.

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Mats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund

Starting at the top this 2014 World Cup winner is considered one of the best defenders in the world and Dortmund recognise this and have slapped a £47m price-tag on Hummels.

Source: Sun.

Aymeric Laporte, Athletic Bilbao

At 20-years-old and with bags of first team experience already this Frenchman is considered to be one of the most promising talents in Europe and will have a transfer fee to reflect that.

Source: Mirror.

Bruno Martins Indi, FC Porto

May have only joined Porto from Feyenoord over the summer, but if the price is right the 22-year-old could definitely be tempted by a reunion with his former Netherlands boss at Old Trafford.

Source: Guardian.

Miranda, Atletico Madrid

The Brazilian may be pushing 30-years-old, but having played a big part in Atleti winning La Liga and reaching the Champions League final last season the South American would be a great asset.

Source: Daily Express.

Winston Reid, West Ham United

The Hammers have been in great form in the Premier League this term and this New Zealand international has been among their best performers, but Arsenal are also keen.

Source: Daily Express.

Fabian Schar, FC Basel

The latest addition to van Gaal’s wishlist this 22-year-old has been impressing for both club and country for some time and also has age on his side.

Source: Mirror.

Raphael Varane, Real Madrid

Although at 21-years-old the France international is thought of as perhaps the best young player in the world, Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is still not making Varane a regular in his first XI.

Source: Mirror.

Ron Vlaar, Aston Villa

The Villa skipper is the last member of the shortlist and Vlaar knows van Gaal well from their time spent working together with the Dutch national team.

Source: Mirror.