Manchester United don set eye for Marseille centre-back Nayef Aguerd because of him versatility and leadership for backline, according to latest reports.
United wahala continue for Premier League as dem lose 3-1 to Brentford on Saturday — na their third defeat for six league games this season.
Embattled coach Ruben Amorim no dey happy as Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt never show confidence for counter-attack situations. The Red Devils don concede 11 goals already, only three teams worse than dem for league this season.
Why Man United dey chase new defender
Reports from Fichajes talk say Amorim dey push make United sign Aguerd. The Moroccan international don play for West Ham before e move go Marseille summer 2025. He even get small loan spell with Real Sociedad for 2024-25.
But wahala dey: Aguerd don battle plenty injuries and at 29 years, questions dey whether na smart signing. Still, failure to add fresh legs for defence fit cost United heavy.
Last season (2024-25), United concede 54 goals — poor return, though e no be the worst. Maguire and De Ligt dey struggle one-on-one with quick attackers, and Luke Shaw no too comfortable for Amorim three-man backline.
Amorim position for Old Trafford dey shaky
Since e land Old Trafford, Amorim don lose 17 of him 33 Premier League matches. Till now, he never win back-to-back league games.
Yes, some people dey defend am say fixtures tough (Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal inside first six games), but performances against Fulham, Burnley and Brentford raise alarm.
Amorim go dey bank on beating Sunderland next weekend for Old Trafford. If e fail to collect three points, October international break fit carry serious talk about whether e still go remain United manager.
