Manchester United ‘have Nathan Ake, Tyrone Mings and Alessio Romagnoli at the top of their centre back shortlist as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyes long-term partner for Harry Maguire’
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the hunt for a long-term partner for Harry Maguire
- Alessio Romagnoli, Nathan Ake and Tyrone Mings are reportedly on shortlist
- Maguire has shored up United defence since arriving and is now club captain
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eyeing up a long-term partner for Harry Maguire and has reportedly identified Nathan Ake, Tyrone Mings and Alessio Romagnoli as possible options.
The Red Devils spent £80million on Maguire last summer to shore up their defence and the former Leicester City man is now the club captain.
United have made vast improvements since the turn of the year after a tough start to the season and Solskjaer thinks one of those three defenders will help them make the next step, according to ESPN.
Nathan Ake (L) and Tyrone Mings are being considered by Manchester United this summer
Ake of Bournemouth and Mings of Aston Villa are both in danger of being relegated with their respective sides this season and could be available for cut-price deals in the summer.
Romagnoli has been a well-established defender in Serie A for some time and could be tempted to move to England as AC Milan look set to miss out on the Champions League once again.
He would demand the heftiest fee out of the three options, with the 25-year-old highly rated around Europe and incoming Milan boss Ralf Rangnick keen to have him in his troops next campaign.
Alessio Romagnoli is third candidate Ole Gunnar Solksjaer could partner with Harry Maguire
Maguire’s regular partner this season has been Victor Lindelof who has performed adequately but it is a position that has been identified as needing improvement by Solksjaer for a while.
Dutchman Ake lined up at Old Trafford for the Cherries on Saturday but was unable to prevent the home side running riot in a 5-2 victory, while Solskjaer was seen exchanging with the defender after the game.
Mings, who made his England debut earlier this season, could also have a chance to impress his potential new suitors when the Red Devils visit Villa Park on Thursday.
Maguire, who signed for £80m, has been partnered with Victor Lindelof for much of season
