Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has five main transfer targets in mind for improving his side’s defence this summer, with Southampton’s Nathaniel Clyne not among them.
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Liverpool are now believed to be chasing the Saints right-back, leaving United to ponder two other options in that position, while three centre-backs are also being considered.
Read on to find out United’s five-man defensive shortlist for this summer’s transfer window…
1) Nicolas Otamendi (Valencia)
One of United’s top targets at centre-back is Valencia star Nicolas Otamendi, who has been outstanding in La Liga this season, looking like potentially one of the best defenders in Europe.