Manchester United might nicely be seeking to strengthen their centre-back ranks within the close to future, amid studies that Erik ten Hag’s facet have made contact concerning a transfer for Monaco’s Axel Disasi.
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According to the Daily Mail, the Red Devils are mentioned to be one among various European golf equipment who’re conserving tabs on the 24-year-old at current, with the Premier League giants reportedly having engaged in ‘initial negotiations’ concerning a swoop for the Frenchman.
The report means that the 6 foot 3 titan – whose current deal is about to run out in 2025 – is about to go away the Ligue 1 outfit within the present window or on the finish of the season, with United seemingly set to be ‘in the market’ for a central defender in the summertime.
This comes amid previous claims that membership captain Harry Maguire could possibly be allowed to maneuver on from Old Trafford when the marketing campaign is at an finish, albeit with it trying as if the Englishman shall be staying put this month.
Imagine him and Martinez
Amid that uncertainty surrounding the way forward for Maguire – and with Raphael Varane having endured quite a few injury woes throughout his time in Manchester – bringing Disasi into the fold might nicely show a perfect long-term answer for Ten Hag within the backline.
The former Reims ace – who made the transfer to Stade Louis II again in the summertime of 2020 – might seemingly type an immense partnership with Lisandro Martinez at centre-back, with the Argentine worldwide presently thriving on the left facet of the again two.
Should Maguire be offered this summer time?
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The World Cup winner has arguably been the membership’s “player of the season” since his £57m swap from Ajax again in July – within the phrases of journalist Samuel Luckhurst – having averaged 1.7 tackles and 1.3 interceptions per 90 from his 15 Premier League appearances to date.
An “animal” in defence, within the phrases of compatriot Emi Martinez, the 5 foot 9 machine has supplied actual “quality” to the Red Devils to date, in accordance with pundit Ian Wright, having seemingly solidified his place within the beginning XI.
Partnering the 24-year-old with Disasi might nicely spark even larger enchancment for the top-four hopefuls, with the latter man additionally a very astute ball-winner as he has averaged 1.2 tackles and a pair of.0 interceptions per 90 from his 17 league appearances this season.
The three-cap brute would additionally provide a commanding and imposing presence alongside the extra diminutive Martinez, with that evidenced by the truth that he has gained 78% of his aerial duels thus far this time period, having been described as “dominant” by expertise scout Jacek Kulig.
Equally, like the present United man – who ranks within the top 14% in Europe amongst these in his place for progressive passes – Disasi can also be greater than snug with the ball at his toes, as he ranks within the top 7% for that very same metric.
Having two figures who not solely relish their defensive duties however can even assist to provoke assaults from deep would absolutely be an actual bonus for Ten Hag, with the acquisition of Disasi probably set to show an actual sensible funding.
