Transfer Talk: Man United target Silva, Todibo to fix defence
Credit to Author: Adam Brown| Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2023 19:31:02 EST
Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno assess another dismal defeat for Man United in the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Galatasaray. (2:35)
The summer transfer window has closed for Europe’s top leagues, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Manchester United have identified two centre-backs in Benfica‘s António Silva and Nice star Jean-Clair Todibo as potential reinforcements in January, according to the Daily Mail.
The Red Devils are keen to strengthen their defence when the transfer window opens as their woes at the back continue, as manager Erik ten Hag watched his side suffer a 3-2 defeat to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Silva, 19, has maintained impressive form for Benfica, having been a standout for the Portuguese side in the Champions League last season. He has previously been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, but a move isn’t expected to be easy with As Aguias likely to demand a fee of €100 million to part ways with him.
Todibo, who previously played for Barcelona, is another option on United’s radar, with the 23-year-old now an established defender in Ligue 1 having made 91 appearances across the last four seasons. He also earned his first cap for France last month in the friendly against Germany.
Meanwhile, the paper reports that the future of Harry Maguire continues be “up in the air,” with the England international struggling to earn a place in Ten Hag’s side. Maguire rejected a £30 million move to West Ham United in the summer.
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– Talks have been scheduled by Arsenal as they look to reach an agreement over a new contract with defender Ben White, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Gunners are said to be keen on rewarding the 25-year-old for his impressive form, with optimism that he wants to stay at the Emirates Stadium. White has been a key player for manager Mikel Arteta’s side since joining from Brighton for a fee of £50m in 2021.
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