Erik ten Hag has responded to reports that Manchester United want to sign a second centre-back this summer.
Manchester United confirmed the signing of Leny Yoro last week after HITC had reported that the Red Devils had stolen a march on Real Madrid to sign the French teenager.
Despite the Red Devils signing the promising defender Yoro, HITC understands that United are also interested in Bayern Munich defender Matthijs De Ligt, with the Dutchman becoming agitated that a move to Old Trafford has not materialised.
Ten Hag has been backed this summer with the Red Devils also signing Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee from Italian side Bologna for £34 million.
Ten Hag on possibility of signing second centre-back
United are preparing for their third season under the management of Ten Hag who looked to be on the brink following a rather disappointing season but the Dutchman managed to steer the club to a famous FA Cup victory.
This led to Ineos deciding to stick with the Dutchman and allow the former Ajax manager to add to his backroom staff.
Speaking to the media out in Los Angeles as United prepare for a pre-season game against Arsenal, Ten Hag was asked about the possibility of signing another centre-back.
“I think we are occupied [in that position] but we work continually,” Ten Hag told The Mirror. “The good thing is we already signed two players, but it belongs to a club like Manchester United that you are still looking – if the opportunity is there – for better and we still have time, until August 30.”
United’s transfer plans for the rest of the window
Sales may be key before United consider another deal with HITC reporting that the Red Devils would have to sell Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof to sign another centre-back.
Jarrad Branthwaite has been of interest to United but Everton are understood to be holding firm on their valuation of the Englishman, which is believed to be £70-80 million.
As for other positions, a midfielder is also understood to be an area United want to improve with the Red Devils keen on Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
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