Chelsea and Manchester United are focused on strengthening their defensive line during the January transfer window, with Fabrizio Romano highlighting that both clubs are making it a priority to sign a central defender to improve their performance in the second half of the season.
Chelsea, despite having made numerous changes to its squad last season, continues to look for solutions for its central defense. Although Thiago Silva and Levi Colwill have formed a solid central defense partnership in the first ten Premier League games, manager Mauricio Pochettino still has doubts over the quality of his back-up options. The club could opt to sign a young defender with the potential to become a first-team star.
Chelsea and Manchester United, in search of a central defender for the winter market
Names such as LOSC Lille’s Leny Yoro and Alessandro Bastoni have been mentioned, although signing the Italian could be complicated and expensive. The possible departure of Trevoh Chalobah in January could influence Chelsea’s strategy in the transfer market.
For their part, Manchester United, under the direction of Erik ten Hag, are urgently looking to strengthen their defense due to injuries that have affected several of their key defenders at the start of the season. The addition of Sergio Reguilon and Jonny Evans as emergency signings has not had the desired impact, leading the club to prioritize the arrival of a central defender in January.
Among the names that have emerged as possible Manchester United targets are Sebastián Cáceres, Robin Le Normand and Jean-Clair Todibo. However, the club’s financial situation could complicate movements in the transfer market, which would require fundraising to complete the desired acquisitions.
Both Chelsea and Manchester United have the opportunity to influence the central defender market during the January window as they look to find the right solutions to their respective defensive problems. The acquisition of a quality central defender could make the difference in the second half of the season and help both clubs achieve their goals in the Premier League and other competitions.
2023-10-31 08:53:28
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