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Manchester United are still experiencing problems in the left-back department, with injuries continuing to plague them since last season.
United’s 2023/24 Premier League campaign was significantly affected with their first and second-choice left-backs, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, being side-lined through injury.
Whilst Malacia has now returned to team training after 18 months off the pitch, Shaw is still yet to return. Erik ten Hag had to rely on Diogo Dalot to cover the left-hand side with a lack of natural left-backs.
As such, it came as a shock to many United fans that a left-back wasn’t bought this summer to help solve the issues being faced.
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However, it does appear that The Red Devils are prioritising this position in the upcoming transfer windows, with several names, both new and old, making up an apparent shortlist.
Manchester United’s left-back shortlist
It’s recently been revealed that United are looking at Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies as a potential option. The Canadian defender’s contract expires next summer, so The Red Devils may start negotiations in January for a free transfer.
However, United will need to be ready to come up against Real Madrid once more as the LaLiga champions are also interested in the defender.
Another name cropping up is Fulham’s Antonee Robinson who has gathered interest from United’s Premier League rivals, Liverpool. The English giants are set to battle it out for Robinson’s signature in January after a standout season from Fulham last year.
However, now one of United’s previous targets has resurfaced on the list.
United renew interest in Milos Kerkez
Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez came up several times this summer as a potential target for The Red Devils, however, nothing materialised from the rumours. However, GIVEMESPORT has confirmed that Kerkez is being explored by United.
During the summer, Bournemouth were looking for bids upwards of £40 million for their prized defender, however, United didn’t go as far as submitting any bids for the 20-year-old.
Since moving to Bournemouth in 2023. Kerkez has made 38 appearances for the club, becoming one of their key starting XI, having grabbed one assist so far against Aston Villa in their 2-2 draw back in December.
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