Manchester United to sign cut-price world-class defender – and DOUBLE his wages: report

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag makes notes during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on March 5, 2023.
(Image credit: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester United are prepared to throw more money at their defence in a bid to bolster their backline. 

The Red Devils were humiliated at Anfield this weekend, with Ten Hag's side shipping seven goals to Liverpool, in Manchester United's worst defeat in 90 years. Roy Keane slammed captain Bruno Fernandes after the drubbing, while Ten Hag himself labelled the performance "unprofessional".

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.