The transfer window is still open and there are a few clubs who are still looking for that great deal that can lead them to a better position in the league. Manchester United have been on the look for a decent goalkeeper as they expect David de Gea to leave the club for Real Madrid but the club also need to sign a few defenders as they don’t really have a lot of class in that area of the team. United have signed Matteo Darmian but they still need a few more signings to shore up that defence before they can think about winning the league. We look at three defenders the club could sign in this transfer window and solve their defensive issues.
John Stones
The now close to £30 million defender has been on Chelsea’s radar for a while but he could be the perfect option for them. He is English, he is young and he is one of the better central defenders out there. United have a history of signing young defenders and Stones moving to Manchester United would make more sense than moving to Chelsea, he would get a lot more chances to show his ability rather than sitting on the bench at Stamford Bridge.
Daryl Janmaat
Janmaat was one of the best players in a Newcastle team that played rather horrendously last season. The 26-year-old Dutch right-back could be the answer to play on the other side of Matteo Darmian, he can also play as a centre-back if required and if he can shine for Newcastle during that season last year, he surely can do a lot of good work for Manchester United. Janmaat wouldn’t mind playing for Louis van Gaal either, one Dutchman under another, that would work well for Manchester United.
Scott Dann
He was one of the highest rated centre-backs during his time at Blackburn Rovers but Dann decided to move to Crystal Palace after Blackburn’s relegation, he now seems to found his mojo for playing in the centre of defence and could provide a more economical option for United to sign in defence. The 28-year-old has the experience of playing in the Premier League and is one of the most consistent defenders in the league. He might not be a star player that has always been in the mould for Manchester United but he can do his bit for the club and that would be shoring up the defence.