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Manchester United<\/a>\u2019s search for a centre-back is under way.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erik ten Hag\u2019s outfit need to strengthen their rearguard this summer, after conceding a sky-high 17.55 shots per match in 2023\/24.<\/p>\n

That record \u2014 as well as the departure of Raphael Varane \u2014 will reportedly see the Red Devils prioritise signing a central defender.<\/p>\n

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We consider who Man Utd could target when the transfer window opens later this month.<\/p>\n

Jarrad Branthwaite<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jarrad Branthwaite enjoyed a breakout campaign with Everton last season, culminating in a first England cap against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday night.<\/p>\n

His form looks to have attracted the attention of Man Utd, though it may require a bid of \u00a360-70million for the Toffees to consider a sale.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils\u2019 cause could be helped by Everton\u2019s current financial predicament, amid suggestions they may need to sell a player in June to avoid breaching the Premier League\u2019s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).<\/p>\n

Regardless, Branthwaite is surely worthy of a significant outlay, having helped turn Sean Dyche\u2019s team into the fourth-best defensive side in England\u2019s top flight last term (51 goals conceded). Only the top three sides conceded fewer goals than Everton in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

The left-footed 21-year-old was a colossal presence in the air, winning 95 aerial duels and making 82 headed clearances.<\/p>\n

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Marc Guehi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marc Guehi is another player who could make his mark on the European stage this summer, having won his 10th cap for England in Monday\u2019s aforementioned friendly.<\/p>\n

That international recognition is just reward for an impressive season at the heart of Crystal Palace\u2019s back line \u2014 and his performances don\u2019t appear to have gone unnoticed by Man Utd.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old has reportedly emerged as an alternative option to Branthwaite, if a fee cannot be agreed for the Everton man.<\/p>\n

The Eagles are believed to want \u00a365million for their defensive star, though, so Man Utd will still need to spend big to secure the former Chelsea man.<\/p>\n

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Jean-Clair Todibo<\/strong><\/p>\n

A more affordable centre-back option may be Jean-Clair Todibo, who is believed to be available for \u00a340million from Nice \u2014 a club also owned by Man Utd shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe\u2019s INEOS Group.<\/p>\n

Unlike Branthwaite and Guehi, Todibo operates on the right side of central defence, so would be a natural replacement for the departing Varane.<\/p>\n

The France international, 24, is remarkably comfortable on the ball, ranking second in Ligue 1 for passes attempted (2,462) and completed (2,218) \u2014 though that figure is influenced by Nice\u2019s possession-heavy style.<\/p>\n

There is no questioning his defensive attributes, however, having helped Les Aiglons<\/em> record a table-topping 17 clean sheets and 29 goals conceded in 2023\/24.<\/p>\n

Todibo was inside the division\u2019s top 10 players for possession regains in both the defensive (108) and middle (101) thirds of the pitch, and would represent an impressive addition to the Red Devils\u2019 rearguard this summer.<\/p>\n

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