Ezequiel Garay:
Jonny Evans will be the only experienced defender left at United after the departures of Vidic and Ferdinand at the end of this season and Garay, 27, will prove to be a vital cog for the Red Devils in the coming seasons. Evans who has been a victim of several injuries in recent seasons, cannot be relied upon when United would be aiming to rebuild under David Moyes.
Garay along with Luisao have done an incredible job at Benfica. The Argentine International having played more than 250 games for Benfica has also won 18 caps for his national side and will be a crucial part of their World Cup campaign at Brazil, which is just one among the many reasons why Garay would be a perfect signing for United. Garay along with another defender/Evans and Jones can be as good as the glorious partnership of Vidic and Ferdinand.
He has a vibrant work rate, with immaculate positioning skills and a no nonsense approach. Garay is equally adept at covering his fellow defenders and manning the last line of defence, something which David Moyes’ team has been lacking in their faltering season.
Garay according to the report from Mirror has a €20million release clause but United hope for a discount with his contract running out.
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