OGC Nice defender Jean Clair-Todibo says he will make a decision about his future in the summer as transfer links with Manchester United continue.
Erik ten Hag has made centre-back one of four positions he wishes to strengthen at the end of the season with Raphael Varane poised to leave when his contract expires in June as things stand.
Victor Lindelof has had his one-year extension triggered but will join Harry Maguire (30) and Jonny Evans (35) in being north of 30 by the start of the next campaign.
The injured Lisandro Martinez, 26, and 19-year-old Willy Kambwala balance out the average age but new faces are nevertheless required. READ MORE: Martinez replacement is crucial to United hopes of £400m boost READ MORE: How United are planning their next academy breakthroughs Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to adopt a more ruthless transfer policy going forward, with ageing players possibly shown the door ahead of time.
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