Man Utd make Ben Chilwell their priority target to strengthen their left-back position
manchester united have reserved ChelseaLeft-back Ben Chilwell as his 'best' transfer objective' as Erik ten Hag seeks to reinforce its defensive ranks, according to Caught offside.
The Red Devils began the season without a recognizable left back with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia facing long spells on the sidelines. Diego Dalot has been deployed in the position thanks to his versatility and has not seemed completely out of place. However, using a more natural left-back would be ideal for Erik ten Hag's team.
according to Caught offsideUnited are exploring a move for a new left-back and have booked Chelsea vice-captain Chilwell for a possible transfer; Juventus also shows great interest in the defender.
The report adds that the club have also included Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, whose contract expires next summer, among the options they are considering for the left-back role.
However, Caught offside adds that the Red Devils face tough competition from the European giants, real Madrid for the signing of the Canadian left back. The club have therefore now prioritized a move for Chilwell, who is likely to be available in January following his falling out with first-team head coach Enzo Maresca.
Man United have also included Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson, whom they have long admired, among their list of transfer targets, according to the report.
United intensify search for left back
The report further adds that Manchester United have also set their sights on their former academy prospect, Alvaro Carreras, who was sold to Benfica last summer. The club have a €20m (£16m) buy-back option for the Spaniard, who could potentially return to Manchester less than seven months after leaving on a permanent transfer.
Chilwell is valued at €22m (£18m) by Transfer marketwhich should be within United's reach as the club intensifies its search for a new left-back.
The quartet of Chilwell, Davies, Carreras and Robinson are advisable options at left back who could make an immediate impact on the team.
While a move for Chilwell may be unpopular considering his injury problems in recent seasons, it is believed that either Shaw or Malacia could return to full fitness around January, raising even more doubts about the need for the transfer.
