Manchester United must consider key Premier League trait in left back transfer search
Manchester United may not have expected to sign a left-back this summer but they now have a clear decision to make.
An injury to Luke Shaw was a blow to Erik ten Hag’s side, with the England full-back expected to be sidelined for a ‘number of weeks’. His absence forced the United boss to shift Diogo Dalot over to the left in the club’s weekend win over Nottingham Forest, with youngster Alvaro Fernandez included in the matchday squad.
Shaw's absence compounded a pre-existing issue for United due to the uncertainty surrounding the extent of Tyrell Malacia’s injury and Brandon Williams’ recent loan move to Ipswich Town. A list of names have since emerged as potential targets for the Reds in the final days of the transfer window.
MEN Sport understands Marc Cucurella, Marcos Alonso and Sergio Reguilon are among those under consideration, while Nicolas Tagliafico is another touted with a move to Old Trafford. The list of targets presents Ten Hag with different puzzles to solve and the Old Trafford boss will need to weigh up his options carefully.
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Barcelona’s Marcos Alonso represents tried and tested Premier League experience. At 32, he provided top-quality competition to rising prospect Alejandro Balde during his first year at the Camp Nou, as well as cover at centre-half. United have had mixed results with veteran loanees in the recent past but Alonso has a Premier League title to his name.
Marc Cucrella and Sergio Reguilon are two players looking for a second chance in the top-flight. Spurs defender Reguilon, 26, spent last season on loan at Atletico Madrid, while Cucurella, 25, has endured a fall from grace since his high-profile move from Brighton to
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