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Manchester United are open to signing a defensive midfielder in January, it has been claimed. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were unable to land one during the summer transfer window. But, in the New Year, they could try and solve their problem area.
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United, as a result, have been left short with the likes of Fred, Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic currently struggling for consistency.
And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed on his YouTube channel that the Red Devils are looking to sign a new midfielder either in January or at the end of the year.
It’s stated that United are open to landing free agents in 12 months’ time, too, amid links to Marcelo Brozovic and Franck Kessie.
And who United end up signing remains to be seen.
Several bigger names have been tipped to move to Old Trafford in recent weeks and John Murtough is believed to be an admirer of West Ham’s Declan Rice.
Man Utd are admirers of West Ham star Declan Rice (Image: GETTY)
He told the BBC: ‘The coaches either want an attacking midfielder or a sitting midfielder but I still think there are people out there who can do box to box.
“They’ve just got to work a little bit harder and get their finishing right.
“I think we have one at this club in Scott McTominay, I don’t think he just has to be a sitting midfield player and just class as a defensive player.
“He’s scored seven goals last year and I think where maybe Scott can improve as a player is trying to get between 10 and 15 goals every season.
“If you’re a midfield player and stay away from injury then you can achieve that. I think Scott’s got that in his locker.”
Man Utd have been credited with Franck Kessie and Marcelo Brozovic transfer interest (Image: GETTY)
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McTominay has said in the past he sees himself as a No 6 or No 8.
"It's my ambition to be a regular number six, number eight, a box-to-box player,” McTominay said in 2019.
“That's my main ambition. That's always been my goal. It's important that I really go for that now.
"Obviously there is an opportunity there and you've got to take it with both hands.
“Last year I had some decent performances and it's important that I carry on from that."