On Friday, Christian Eriksen was revealed as Manchester United’s second signing of the summer. First up was left back Tyrell Malacia and their attention will soon return to their defence. Indeed, Lisandro Martinez is on his way to Manchester to complete a move from Ajax. It will reunite him with manager Erik ten Hag. Martinez will bolster a department that has come under scrutiny in recent months. Harry Maguire has been in the spotlight but will continue as captain, while Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones could all leave. As such, Ten Hag should be able to call on Maguire, Martinez, Raphael Varane and Viktor Lindelof as centre-backs in 2022-23. But now it looks like he may be targeting a fifth piece of the puzzle. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Manchester United may look to sign Felix Uduokai after completing the Martinez deal. The Italian source claims United are mulling the idea of adding Uduokai to their squad. He currently plays for Augsburg in the Bundesliga. United are said to value the 24-year-old, who has just two years left on his Augsburg contract. He made 13 appearances for them in the German top flight last season, during which he had a few injury problems. As a left centre-back, Uduokhai would be of a similar profile to Martinez. However, United do not have anyone else of that description, so perhaps he would be cover for the Argentine. Maguire, Varane and Lindelof could then compete for a spot on the right side of the centre-back pairing.
Man Utd must have other priorities besides Felix Uduokhai
While Uduokhai would be an interesting signing, centre-back is not the next position United should look to fill after Martinez’s arrival. Instead, they should look at a backup goalkeeper, a central midfielder, or even a center forward. Although their defense came under scrutiny last season, it is set to be strengthened. Therefore, to ensure balance across the pitch, Man Utd must consider what their most pressing areas of need are. Perhaps they could return to Uduokhai when other areas have been dealt with. His addition would be interesting after his lack of action last season, but the former Wolfsburg man is still highly rated by some. At the moment, nothing seems to be progressing with Man Utd. But he could be one to watch as the transfer window progresses. READ MORE: Erik ten Haag talks possible Manchester United transfer after Melbourne win. delivers Anthony Martial’s ultimatum
