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Forget Victor Lindelof – Here Are 3 Super Alternatives Manchester United Should Look To Sign

Fonte

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The Portuguese was a summer target of Mourinho’s but he chose to remain at the Saint Mary’s, until now. The Euros 2016 winner has reportedly handed in a transfer request at Southampton, with a January exit on his mind.

This is a clear opportunity for the Red Devils to sign their man, and there is a lot he would bring to the table apart from his Premier League experience and defensive capabilities.

Manchester United clearly lacks leadership at the back, with a lack of a constant figure in the defence for the starting XI one of such reasons. Fonte can bring that leadership and tough love a shaky United defence badly needs.

The 33-year-old is also reliably strong in the air and very physical – traits Mourinho always looks out for in his choice defenders. While he is the complete no-nonsense Mourinho type of centre-half, that he is also able to initiate the attack from the back due to his passing abilities is an added advantage.