As revealed by the club’s official website, Jonny Evans is set to be absent from the upcoming Premier League match against Luton Town on Saturday due to a thigh strain sustained in the Champions League defeat to FC Copenhagen.
Additionally, he will be sidelined for Northern Ireland’s 2024 European Championship qualifiers against Finland and Denmark later this month.
Manager Erik ten Hag is already grappling with an injury to his main centre-back, Lisandro Martinez, who is not expected to return to action until after Christmas.
Erik ten Hag is now faced with an extended absence of Evans, intensifying the need for a new defender for Manchester United in the January transfer window.
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Despite a recent improvement in form, Harry Maguire is still susceptible to making mistakes. Raphael Varane has faced challenges in performance, leading to his recent benching by the manager.
The Red Devils must prioritize the addition of another top-tier defender in the upcoming winter transfer window.
Nice star Jean-Clair Todibo is mentioned as a potential excellent signing, although the cost is expected to be substantial.
Given the Financial Fair Play restrictions, United may consider acquiring a centre-back on loan, with an option to make the purchase.
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To fund a new signing, the club might also explore the possibility of offloading a player. However, this has proven challenging in the past due to the high wages of many of their players.
