Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand feels the club must make a move for Norwich City right-back Max Aarons this summer.
The Red Devils endured a torrid campaign in the Premier League this term, finishing sixth with a goal-difference of zero.
Now with Erik ten Hag at the helm, they are looking to rebuild with some new signings, especially in defense.
Having conceded 57 goals in the recently-concluded season, defensive reinforcements are expected to be at the top of the Dutchman's agenda, with a new right-back needed as well.
Ferdinand has encouraged them to pursue Aarons, who could be available for a cut-price fee after the Canaries were relegated to the Championship. Speaking on his YouTube show Vibe with FIVE, the former defender said (via Metro):
"Someone like Max Aarons you could put him like a Chris Smalling-type signing where they come in and they have an impact.
"They may not be straight starters immediately but they go and they stay there for 10 years and have a really good career and they impact the club at different levels."
Manchester United are unconvinced with both their current options in that position, with neither Aaron Wan-Bissaka nor Diogo Dalot impressing in the 2021-22 season.
The club are reportedly ready to listen to offers for Wan-Bissaka, as per Sky Sports. On the other hand, Ten Hag wants to keep Dalot, the Express report, but there is little clarity over whether he will be the first-choice right-back.
Manchester United's defense needs revamping
Manchester United struggled in every defensive position last season. Harry Maguire was a disaster at the heart of their defense, costing his side many crucial points with erroneous displays, while his centre-back partners Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof blew hot and cold.
Luke Shaw started the season brightly but it all went downhill soon after and Alex Telles, coming in for the England international at left-back, hit a purple patch only towards the end of the season.
A resolute defense is key to winning titles and Manchester United's fortunes next season will depend on it.
Pepedino
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No we spend big money on bad players there's a difference 😂 if we actually signed players the manager wanted and not Woodward it would be good, Mourinho wanted Van Dijk Woodward wanted lindeflop instead 😂 done the same thing with Maguire chose him over Koulibaly 😂 that's what happens when you let a clueless man look after your transfers the myth the legend Ed Woodward, thank god he's gone in the summer 💯🙌
Mourinho never requested for VVD He did for Lindelof and Baily and they gave to him. The next year he requested for another defender they refuse to buy for him. He was having enough players on that position
ManUtdAmadDialo
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This squad will play an entertaining football like ten hag said 🙌
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Remove that egomaniac there, he can't even play no.10 role
Hidabcikz
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Tarkowsky should be recruited instead of Pau Torres
prasann
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Yess cuz they will give 100 %
Zeyabelntz
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A blind man’s advice…. it’s due to these defenders’ performances that their present Clubs got relegated !
gm11
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That's why you spend big on players and they flop at the end of the day
No we spend big money on bad players there's a difference 😂 if we actually signed players the manager wanted and not Woodward it would be good, Mourinho wanted Van Dijk Woodward wanted lindeflop instead 😂 done the same thing with Maguire chose him over Koulibaly 😂 that's what happens when you let a clueless man look after your transfers the myth the legend Ed Woodward, thank god he's gone in the summer 💯🙌
Vaubilosy
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This squad will play an entertaining football like ten hag said 🙌
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Sancho is more like left winger here And ronaldo top 10
Neteimoty
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This squad will play an entertaining football like ten hag said 🙌
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how can Sancho be upfront instead of Ronaldo
Cicemnotz
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Rio why are not defined their terms not to be religated
Vaubilosy
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This squad will play an entertaining football like ten hag said 🙌
yonkmoprsz
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we don't want English players
gm11
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These guys confuses the coach ,, they must shut their mouth and let the coach do what knows best ,,, Ferdinand, sir Alex, Naville tingz they must shut their ass holes coz they are destroying this club
The manager hardly listens to what Rio, Gary, Roy, or Sir alex is saying about the team 😂 the club is ruined cause we have American owners that don't even watch the games and are focused more on what's going on in America rather than in Manchester 😂 and we never sign anyone good cause we've had Woodward looking after all of that he is also the man who chose Maguire over Koulibaly and Lindeflop over Van Dijk 😂 Woodward before coming to united had no clue what he was doing and had no football experience 😂 so can you really complain when the club ran by fools that past 10 years 😂
Vaubilosy
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Another harry maguire loading 😂😂😂
Pepedino
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Rio really doesn't want united getting any better buying an overatted English full back who just had a terrible season and got relegated should definitely not be signed for united.
That's why you spend big on players and they flop at the end of the day
gm11
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Rio really doesn't want united getting any better buying an overatted English full back who just had a terrible season and got relegated should definitely not be signed for united.
Barhi007
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This is most stupid thing ever ever read in my life🤦♂️Defender from relegated team seriously man😡
Liverpool signed Robertson from a relegated Hull City, so he might turn out to be good.
nobleng123
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This is most stupid thing ever ever read in my life🤦♂️Defender from relegated team seriously man😡
I don't really understand that kind of advice. what's difference between our defense and defense of relegated team?
Vaaaben
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The right back is almost done. Timber is our man to follow Ten Hag from Ajax.
Kecadkptuy
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This is most stupid thing ever ever read in my life🤦♂️Defender from relegated team seriously man😡
yoeilmnost
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These guys confuses the coach ,, they must shut their mouth and let the coach do what knows best ,,, Ferdinand, sir Alex, Naville tingz they must shut their ass holes coz they are destroying this club
Hozloruy
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y can't Manchester United sign player without saying it?liverpool just sign cavalho without saying it .
Tundeoree
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my problems with this ex fools is they always want stupid and overrated, clueless and arrogant English player at united, can dey just shot up for once, since there rubbish opinion as been man united downfall all this while
gborne
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Rio please leave what is not yours.... is why Ralf got confused and destroyed man utd without knowing but by listening to people like juh
mancsupporter
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Another wan bissaka🤣
vidcimpsyz
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Rio you don't have any advice to the club, your is advice is to sack the managers of man United, pls let him attend his duty as a manager, Rubbish
Kizabdmsuy
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Rio leave united alone and the new manager to make his own decision
Yakdekmy
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rio shut up take the job if you a gaffer
lisbekloyz
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PLS SHUT UP AND THE COACH DO HIS JOB
Yakdekmy
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in epl there is no such thing as small team use everything you got to destroy any team erick ten hag
Peyceiknz
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shut up Rio Ferdinand 🤫 why you didn't tell that before 🤷 now we have Eric ten hag so he will do he's things there ❤️
jauceklnst
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what kinda stupid advice is this from Rio ?? shut up & let 10Hag do his signings..
Nazdilmpr
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allow ten to do his job tho he is a great player
fatbikorst
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How can we sign him. Because Norwich conceded plenty of goals
Manchester4eva©️
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Just allow the gaffer do his job.