Manchester United would reportedly have to shell out £60million for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. That would almost certainly rule out a January move for the England international with United officials said to be wary of Financial Fair play regulations after a £170m spend over the summer.
United will hope to have Lisandro Martinez back before January's deadline day as he recovers from a recurring metatarsal injury.
The Reds have five centre-back options at the club with Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans to choose from.
Erik ten Hag will have to deal with the cards he has as he waits for Martinez to return. But a centre-back is on the agenda for next summer and United have been linked with Guehi. READ MORE: Glazers keeping Erik ten Hag in the dark over Sir Jim Ratcliffe investment READ MORE: Martinez and Shaw - United injury news and return dates Football Insider moots that Palace have set a £60m price tag on the England man will put up a fight for the 23-year-old.
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