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Manchester United are reportedly ready to outsource four defenders in the January transfer window. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be downsizing his squad to build a squad that can win the Premier League title and compete with greats like Liverpool and Manchester City.
The Red Devils want to unload the defenders as they are keen to sign Villareal center-back Pau Torres.
The La Liga team want £ 60million for Torres, the level of its release clause that could be a stumbling block to any deal.
United boss Solskjaer is said to have made it his business to find a defense partner for Harry Maguire.
According to TeamTalk, that could mean Victor Lindelof, Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Eric Bailly are leaving the club.
United are hoping Villarreal will be interested in re-signing Bailly to help them pursue Torres.
He joined the Red Devils in 2016 for £ 30million but has struggled with injuries in recent years.
The Ivory Coast international has a contract that runs until 2022 and is linked to Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.
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United would prefer to strike a deal with Villarreal, but they are aware that they would have to subsidize Bailly’s wages to prevent a transfer.
Solskjaer’s current options at the center of defense are the four players who could be sold, Maguire and Axel Tuanzebe.
The Red Devils have looked shaky on the back this season, something Solskjaer wants to appeal to.
United will be back in action today in the Premier League against Southampton (2pm). .
Before the game, Solskjaer was full of praise for Maguire and the character he has shown this season.
« He has probably never looked back since the international break because he is improving and getting better, just like the rest of the team, » said Solskjaer.
When asked if he had given Maguire specific guidance during a difficult period for the Reds, the manager replied, « No, we have had conversations, of course, but Harry is a very sensible and intelligent man.
« He’s his toughest critic too, he’s a leader and he’s never been afraid to lead the team or be up there when things go against him. « . ”
United will be looking for a big win against the Saints to close the gap between Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham at the top of the Premier League.
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