Villarreal defender Pau Torres has already outlined his desire to remain in the Champions League amid ongoing links connecting him with a move to Manchester United this summer.
Erik ten Hag could hand Jurrien Timber ideal Man United shirt number with transfer decisions
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Jurrien Timber could be handed an ideal shirt number if he completed a transfer to Manchester United this summer, though it would depend on the futures of Eric Bailly and Phil Jones.
Erik ten Hag has got plenty of positions to fix in his new squad this summer and while the midfield is a priority, the heart of defence needs some serious reinforcement as well. United have just finished up their worst ever Premier League campaign after only managing to win a measly 58 points, with their porous back-line being a key reason.
Despite spending close to £200million on centre-backs in recent years, United remain frail defensively with even the arrival of four-time Champions League winner Raphael Varane failing to fix it. The Frenchman had a difficult debut season in England but was nowhere near the worst culprit.
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That dubious honour goes to Harry Maguire, who has struggled throughout the last year with his form falling off a cliff following his heroics for England at Euro 2020. Victor Lindelof had some decent performances but has a quality ceiling while Bailly and Jones spent most of the campaign sidelined and are now periphery figures.
In fact, United are prepared to let the two centre-backs leave this summer as the planned clearout goes beyond just the six stars leaving when their contracts expire. Bailly may be difficult to move on as he signed a new long-term contract to 2024 just last year and his injury record doesn't exactly make him attractive. Jones may find suitors willing to take a punt on him, though, after he impressed following his return to action after two years of injury torment.
Should they both depart then the No.3 and No.4 jerseys would
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