Manchester United are said to have circled Roma defender Gianluca Mancini as a potential January target. Erik ten Hag is expected to look for a new centre-back next year as he aims to reduce the average age of his defensive options.
A move for a defender in the upcoming transfer window seems unlikely, though, despite Lisandro Martinez’s long-term setback.
The Argentine has been ruled out since September after having a second round of surgery on a recurring metatarsal injury but might be back early next year.
Furthermore, United are concerned about breaching Financial Fair Play rules after another big summer of spending. READ MORE: Rashford and Onana hand United double injury concern READ MORE: Roy Keane branded 'clown' by ex-teammate The report from Il Romanista concedes that a mid-season departure for Mancini is not likely given his regular inclusion in Jose Mourinho’s line-ups having just been made vice-captain.