2. Ezequiel Garay (Benfica)
Former Real Madrid defender Ezequiel Garay is another player that United are possibly looking at as a replacement for Vidic. Garay, just like his compatriot Otamendi, is a typically South American defender who’s feisty, and enjoys a physical battle which makes him well suited to the Premier League.
To add to that, Garay is also technically composed, and has the ability to carry the ball into midfield and start attacks from deep. This area has been a problem for United and signing the Argentine will help alleviate this problem.
Even though Garay isn’t outstanding in the air like Vidic, he is capable of holding his own in an aerial duel and at 27-years-old, he’s just entering his peak years. Given the fact that most Portuguese clubs are willing sellers, United should be able to get their man if they target his signature aggressively enough.