straight to your inboxManchester United have stepped up plans to strengthen their defence in the wake of Saturday's shambolic defeat to Crystal Palace.The MEN understands the United transfer negotiator Matt Judge contacted intermediaries following the weekend humbling, the first time United had conceded three goals in their first league fixture of a new season since 1995.United accept the need for a new left-back has become more pressing and are receptive to recruiting a centre half before deadline day on October 5.
A source close to United's market activity said there has been a 'shift' in their movement over the weekend as United's preference had been to make defensive signings next summer, as the MEN previously reported.United invested.
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