Manchester United's defensive woes have come back to bite them as 2023 draws to a close. At the end of last season, Erik ten Hag looked to have settled on a back four which could push on this campaign.
However, a raft of injuries in defence has coincided with the Reds losing their way and it is no surprise the United boss has a centre-back on his list of priorities.
The January transfer window might not be the ideal time to do business but one man who has been continuously linked with United is Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo.
In the summer, there was no room to facilitate a deal for Todibo as the Reds could not ship Harry Maguire out of the club. READ MORE: Ince names three Serie A players United should target READ MORE: United give update on January plans Ironically, Maguire has become one of United's best performing defenders in the absence of Lisandro Martinez but with January on the horizon, Tottenham Hotspur are showing a keen interest in Todibo and the Reds may suddenly have their work cut out to tempt him.
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