Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe have suffered disappointing mortgage strikes away from Manchester United this season, whereas Harry Maguire’s future is unsure after falling down the pecking order, so Eric ten Hag might lose three centre-backs when the summer time switch window opens.

Phil Jones is leaving on the finish of his contract as nicely, so Javier Parra Peña is out Fichajes Manchester United say they’re on the lookout for a minimum of one central defender who might act as an alternative – Mehmet Simakan, who has additionally been linked with Arsenal.

The 23-year-old joined RB Leipzig from Racing Strasbourg in 2021 and has made 76 appearances in all competitions, scoring 4 objectives with 9 assists. He has 4 years remaining on his Purple Bull Area deal however might be on his manner out this summer time because of all of the curiosity in his signature.

Maguire seems to be completed at United

Ten Hag he have Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are at his disposal in defence, however Varane and Martinez are first selection when match. When the pair have been injured, Lindelof began alongside Luke Shaw over Maguire, so the writing could also be on the wall for the previous Leicester star.

The 30-year-old is a troublesome promote as he’s it costs United £80m signing whereas incomes £190k-a-week wagesWhat number of golf equipment can realistically afford him? And who would sanction such spending on an out-of-class participant?

As for Simakan, the French under-21 worldwide has made 35 appearances throughout the board this season. He missed 11 matches because of indignities whereas working in a wide range of positions – proper wingback, centre-back, right-midfield. It needs to be famous that Simakan solely began 16 of 32 Bundesliga video games, so he was not with out his health issues.

Willy Orban and Jusco Gvardiol are most well-liked at centre-back over Semakan, so would not Man Utd need both pair? Gvardiol has been linked to a number of European giants, however it will not come low cost Asking price £88mAnd So Simakan could be an inexpensive various – its market worth with Market transfer He’s €28m (£24m) whereas his valuation is with CIES Football Observatory €30m (£26m).

The 23-year-old is unlikely to unseat Varane and Martinez subsequent season, so time will inform if Man United make a transfer.