Manchester United 'prioritising left-back signing this summer'
Erik ten Hag has been short of options in the left-back slot for the majority of the season due to the injury woes of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
Shaw has featured in just 12 Premier League matches this season, whereas Malacia has yet to make an appearance this term and is unlikely to return to the squad before the end of the current campaign.
Malacia participated in a competitive fixture for the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on June 14 last year, but a month later, at the start of pre-season, he was forced to undergo surgery.
The Dutchman sustained the knee injury last season, and initially, United's medical staff attempted to manage it with pain injections. However, as the situation progressed, surgery became necessary, ultimately leading to a period of rehabilitation.
Man Utd to prioritise new left-back signing in the summerAs reported by Manchester Evening News, the persistent absence of a recognised left-back this season has prompted United's executives, now operating under Ineos following their acquisition of a minority share in the club, to prioritise the signing of a left full-back in the upcoming transfer market.
The report adds that Sergio Reguilon, who was brought in to fill that gap, saw his loan terminated prematurely in the January transfer window as the Red Devils expected Malacia and/or Shaw to be available for the latter part of the campaign.
However, that plan has not unfolded as expected due to ongoing issues with their fitness.
In addition Lisandro Martinez's absence means that Ten Hag's side are currently without a naturally left-footed defender, which has
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