5 left-backs Manchester United could replace Luke Shaw and Daley Blind with
Manchester United are in a bit of a crisis at present. With Ashley Young playing as the club’s designated first-choice left-back, it’s safe to say that the club are trying hard to find a worthy replacement for the two usual suspects in Luke Shaw and Daley Blind.
Jose Mourinho hasn’t been impressed with either and is looking to offload both of them in the summer to bring in newer faces who could help out with his more polished regime. The Portuguese manager isn’t a fan of young footballers and could go in for someone a little more experienced when the market opens up.
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Lucky for him – and the club – this summer is a good time to be looking for a left-back and Manchester United have a bunch of options to choose from. Trouble is, there are a host of top European clubs also looking at the same options. Here are five left-backs Manchester United should consider signing in the summer:
#1 David Alaba – Bayern Munich
Possibly the most expensive player on this list is Bayern Munich’s Austrian darling, David Alaba. The 24-year-old has risen through the ranks of the Bavarian club and has sealed his position as one of the most versatile players in the squad.
Capable of playing as a left-back, a centre-back and a holding midfielder, Alaba is the complete package. He has an incredible engine, a great eye for a pass and the experience and the maturity to slip into any Jose Mourinho side.
The Austrian also has a winning attitude with all the time he’s spent with Bayern Munich. Should he decide to challenge himself in a new environment and competition, it won’t get better and more intense than the Premier League. However, he’ll cost in the region of €40 million.
Chance of signing: 4/10