Manchester United to hijack 'advanced talks' for defender

Manchester United are set to prioritise defensive signings this summer

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Manchester United’s search for a new centre-back this summer could see them leverage an existing relationship to usurp Newcastle United in the race for an in-demand Premier League defender.

Central defence is set to be a key area that the Red Devils move to address this summer, with the team’s frailties at the position evident again on Monday evening, when Crystal Palace cruised to a 4-0 win over Erik ten Hag’s team at Selhurst Park.

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