Ben White: Man United take key step in pursuit of Arsenal ace
Ben White: Man United take key step in pursuit of Arsenal ace Manchester United’s pursuit of defensive reinforcements could see them knock on a rival’s door this summer. The Red Devils have looked vulnerable at the back in recent years, and conceded 54 goals in 38 Premier League games last season. There has not been much of an improvement this campaign either, with the English giants conceding 43 times in 31 games to date.
For context, league leaders Arsenal have conceded just 22 goals so far and have a goal difference of +39 compared to United’s +13. The Red Devils addressed their goalscoring woes last summer, and are expected to focus on midfield at the end of this campaign. However, defensive reinforcements cannot be entirely ruled out at the moment.
Diogo Dalot has divided opinion among fans, so United could look to add a fresh face in the right-back position before the start of the new season. Right-back woes The Portuguese has been a constant in the starting XI this season, as a wing-back under former head coach Ruben Amorim and now as a full-back under caretaker manager Michael Carrick. However, Dalot continues to divide opinion among fans, especially with his lack of attacking output.
This season, the 27 year old has registered one goal and three assists in 31 appearances in all competitions, 27 of which have been starts. While Dalot has done well, United lack proper cover for the position, with Noussair Mazraoui also a stop-gap solution. The English giants are expected to return to the Champions League next season, so they have to add more quality to their squad this summer.
It now appears that United are eyeing a Premier League defender to reinforce their backline. United monitoring Ben White According to TEAMtalk , United are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Arsenal defender Ben White . The report states: “TEAMtalk previously revealed interest from Manchester City and Everton, and both clubs remain keen as they continue to track his situation closely.