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Manchester United conceded the joint second-most goals enroute to an embarrassing Champions League group stage exit while conceding 84 goals in total throughout the campaign, most they have let in since 1971.
The club finished eighth in the Premier League, their lowest-ever, and new co-owners INEOS are looking at a major revamp with quite a few players expected to be moved on.
Raphael Varane has already announced his departure while the club currently have no plans of offering Jonny Evans, who contract also ends in June, an extension.
Both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have also been linked with exits and if multiple departures occur, the club could look to bring in more than one central defender.
CB search on
As previously relayed by The Peoples Person, the plan is to bring in someone who can hit the ground running and the other, who can develop into a future gem.
90min have reported that the 20-time English league champions are among a whole host of teams keeping an eye on RB Salzburg defender Oumar Solet.
The 24-year-old has impressed during his four-year stay in Austria, playing more than 100 games for the club and winning three league titles along the way.
This season, Solet made 28 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice while registering one assist, and he also helped keep 11 clean sheets.
The France U20 international’s contract there ends in 2025 and there is a strong possibility that he leaves this summer as RB Salzburg look to earn a decent profit.
“Manchester United and Bayern Munich are both interested in Red Bull Salzburg centre-back Oumar Solet, 90min understands.
“As he approaches the final 12 months of his contract with the Austrian side, is attracting interest from teams across the Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.”
Solet in demand
Among English teams, apart from the Red Devils, the likes of Aston Villa, West Ham and Brighton earn a mention with the bulk of the interest coming from Germany.
League champions Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund join the Bavarians in the race while Italian bigwigs like Napoli, Roma are all eyeing the 6ft3 defender. In fact, Napoli had tried to sign the “superb” defender in January but failed.
While no price is mentioned in the article, his current market value stands at €10 million according to Transfermarkt but considering the number of suitors, Salzburg are expected to earn a lot more, especially if a bidding war ensues.
The player seems to be yearning for a move to the English top-flight and it remains to be seen whether INEOS actually pursue Solet. He could make a for a low-cost backup option but other teams might have grander designs for him.
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