Jules Kounde

Manchester United's transfer focus is now on a central defender after they secured a deal for Jadon Sancho.

There is bad news on the horizon to Spurs' hopes of landing the defensive target, with two factors proving problematic.

The Portuguese has only just arrived but may be already influencing things at the north London club.

With Laporte reported to have been cleared to leave, City are ready to gazump Arsenal to sign an in-demand defender as his replacement

Tottenham are expected to sign at least one new centre-back this summer, with Nuno's preference to play three at the back.

The Red Devils have made an 'informal' proposal for a centre-back target but have received stern backlash, a journalist has claimed

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has made a Man Utd and Chelsea target a top 'priority', though all hope is not lost for the English sides.

The defender has conceded he's expecting to move clubs this summer amid growing claims about a move from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side

Chelsea are understood to be 'best positioned' to land a 22-year-old centre-back this summer

His current club want to break their record for their most expensive sale but that hasn't deterred three Premier League suitors

The Red Devils chief has made the addition of a top class defender his top priority this summer.

Man Utd are making 'extensive checks' on two defenders ahead of making a summer move for one of them, claims a report

The Serie A defender has been regularly linked with Man Utd, but the club reportedly favour one of two La Liga defenders instead.

A Tottenham defender could be the key to Manchester United's defender hopes this summer, claims a report

It seems inevitable that there will be additions to the club’s rearguard this summer but how much will they be willing to spend?

Will Man Utd pay big money again for a defender this summer?

With United's budget being scaled back a little, United will abandon plans for their top defensive target - but a bid is planned for Plan B

United are said to have made the Sevilla defender a top priority this summer in their bid to land a top partner for Harry Maguire.

United are looking for the perfect partner for Harry Maguire and are keeping a close eye on one of their main targets

The race for Jules Kounde is hotting up despite being schooled by Erling Haaland on Wednesday night

Reports earlier this week suggested Man Utd faced tough competition for a top defender, but they may actually be more likely to afford him

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in the market for an elite centre-back to partner Harry Maguire next season.

Man Utd have two top targets for the summer and Jadon Sancho is not one of them, claims a report.

The transfer window is set to open and United may opt to strengthen their defence for a title run over the second half of the season.

Klopp has reportedly learned his budget and has a total of five defenders - including three new names - in mind for January

United have struggled at the back so far this season, so could enter the market for a reinforcement as early as January

Pep Guardiola's hopes of getting a new central defender in soon continue to be met with frustration.

Pep Guardiola could swoop for La Liga youngster as they consider alternatives to play alongside Aymeric Laporte.