Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola have told Manchester United's next signing just how tough his debut could be
Manchester United have opened discussions with Chelsea over signing Marc Cucurella on loan as a stop-gap replacement for injured England defender Luke Shaw.
United are without a specialist senior left-back in the squad after Shaw picked up a muscular problem before the Nottingham Forest win. Tyrell Malacia has not trained this season and his absence- coupled with Shaw's two-month injury - means reinforcements are required.
Cucurella, 25, has emerged as a preferred option with fellow countrymen Sergio Reguilon (Tottenham) and Marcos Alonso (Barcelona), among the alternatives United are considering. Signing a new left back remains a priority before the Friday night deadline.
Diogo Dalot was forced to play there against Forest and could retain his place for their impending showdown vs Premier League rivals Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. However, whether it is Cucurella or someone else, Ten Hag could do with a natural pick for that game and the testing one-on-one which awaits.
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Although a certain Mohamed Salah might have something to say, there is arguably no sterner test for a left-back on these shores right now than to attempt to shackle Bukayo Saka - a player Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and even the injured Shaw have each waxed lyrical about in recent seasons
Saka needs no introduction. He scored in both Premier League meetings with United last season and registered an assist when going toe-to-toe with Cucurella at Chelsea. He finished the campaign with a fine tally of 15 goals and 11 assists from 38 matches in the Premier League.
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