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Manchester United are looking to block two major signings for Real Madrid this summer as both clubs look to strengthen their defence.
United are set to lose centre-back pair Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans in the summer at the end of their contracts, significantly limiting their squad depth despite recent signings.
Last summer the club lost Raphael Varane, however gained Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro to the role with Ayden Heaven also joining Old Trafford in the winter.
However, Ruben Amorim deploys a back three instead of a pair of centre-backs with Erik ten Hag utilised before him.
Amorim has already adapted Noussair Mazraoui to one of his back three, with Luke Shaw also looking to be on the left side of the trio upon his return.
However, the former first-choice left-back is ultimately unreliable due to his consistent injuries.
As such, The Red Devils are looking to Europe to sign more talent to the centre of defence, especially in the case of Lisandro Martinez’s recovery from tearing his ACL taking longer than expected.
Now, Spanish giants are also in the market for centre-backs looking for long-term replacements for Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, with the pair being 32 years old and out of contract in summer 2026.
Spanish outlet Sport has now reported that the two top European sides are looking to the same targets this summer.
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Real Madrid and Manchester United target talented centre-backs
The pair of clubs are reportedly looking to Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen and Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Martín Hincapié to reinforce their defence after the duo have had impressive seasons for their respective teams.
However, the two defenders both have release clauses of £42 million (€50 million) meaning a potential £84 million (€100 million) spend on the pair.
Whilst this may be out of the realms of possibility for United to sign both, the two clubs aren’t the only ones pursuing the duo.
Premier League leaders Liverpool and London-based side Tottenham Hotspur are also monitoring the pair looking to swoop in and sign one or both.
With the extent of interest from top clubs, as well as Bournemouth and Leverkusen wanting to retain their key players, it’s unknown where Huijsen or Hincapie will be starting next season.
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