According to an ESPN source, Manchester United is thinking about overhauling their defense in the summer.

While they await the Premier League’s approval of INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% ownership, United maintain that everything is “business as usual” and have begun making preparations for the summer transfer window. According to an ESPN source, Manchester United is thinking about overhauling their defense in the summer.

While they await the Premier League’s approval of INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% ownership, United maintain that everything is “business as usual” and have begun making preparations for the summer transfer window.

In the interim, conversations at Carrington have involved INEOS Director of Sport Sir Dave Brailsford, who is likely to approve the arrangement in February. While Erik ten Hag, manager, and football director John Murtough are already planning for the summer, Brailsford is eager to fill important recruitment roles.

A source claims that discussions over altering United’s defense have taken place with both departing and arriving players.

After United chose not to activate a one-year contract extension, Raphaël Varane’s future is uncertain; he might depart Old Trafford as a free agent in June.

In addition, Jonny Evans’ contract expires in the summer, and if there are any compelling bids, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelöf may potentially depart.

A source claims that United are interested in Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton, Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich, and Jean-Clair Todibo of Nice.

Galatasaray’s center back After making an impression against United this season in the Champions League, Sacha Boey is also well-liked.

United is also keeping a close eye on players who will have contracts expiring in June 2025 ahead of the summer.

Mason Mount is an England midfielder who was signed in the summer of last year, and Chelsea and United hope to capitalize on similar circumstances when the current season comes to an end.

A United insider, meanwhile, has refuted reports that Ten Hag banished Anthony Martial from the first team and gave him instructions to train by himself.

The Frenchman has been out of commission for almost a month due to illness and injuries, and he was rumored to be leaving the team in January. Although his contract expires in the summer, he intends to remain at United past the transfer deadline on February 1.