"Some Man United fans might be surprised" - Dharmesh Sheth drops intriguing MUFC transfer claim

Manchester United have bigger priorities than signing a new centre-back this summer, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

The Red Devils have been linked with a number of central defenders, but Sheth has revealed that bringing one over to Old Trafford is not their main focus right now.

New manager Erik ten Hag wanted Jurrien Timber to follow him from Ajax to United. However, the young defender is expected to reject a move to England this summer as he feels it is too big a risk to switch clubs just five months before the World Cup.

Meanwhile, the 13-time Premier League champions have also shown an interest in Villarreal’s Pau Torres, and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently told GIVEMESPORT that there have been conversations behind-the-scenes about the 25-year-old.

Meanwhile, United are also keen on Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, and Ajax attacker Antony.

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United may have their eye on multiple defensive options, but Sheth has claimed that their bigger priorities are adding a holding midfielder and a forward to their squad.

Speaking about the club signing a defender, he told GIVEMESPORT: “It’s their third priority. And some Man United fans might be surprised that it is that far down the priority list, the position of central defender. Yes, they are looking at players in that position, but simply because of the number of players that they do have currently in that squad, you’ve got Phil Jones, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly.

“Just purely because of the numbers, that’s why that priority might be further down. Manchester United fans and other fans can argue as much as they want about whether the quality