Apparently, Manchester United want to make a key investment in their defensive department. The Premier League giants are very much keen in strengthening their defence in the summer.
It seems that the club has identified Athletic Bilbao centre back Aymeric Laporte as a prime candidate to add the much needed stability to their defence. Currently, the left hand side of the defence is occupied by Daley Blind, who has struggled at times due to his lack of pace. As a result, the United management is very much keen on the left footed Laporte.
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| United are considering a move for Athletic's Aymeric Laporte as their planning for next season. |
However, the key hindrance to the deal would be the transfer fee. It seems that the defender has a release clause of around £32 million. This may deter the Old Trafford outfit from signing the Frenchman. United have also identified John Stones and Raphael Varane as potential candidates, in case they are not able to get Laporte.
It is very much clear that the United management are on the look out of young promising center backs in order to accompany the equally young Smalling in defence. John Stones has also been valued at around £40 million and Varane will also not come for cheap for the Premier league club. Hence, it is a good possibility that young Laporte may be the most viable option for the club.
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