Manchester United have conceded just eight goals from their nine Premier League fixtures this term, giving them the joint-best goals conceded record in the division alongside Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
But after starting the season with utility man Daley Blind at centre-half and recently pushing Marcos Rojo to left-back in the absence of the injured Luke Shaw, the heart of defence still represents one of United’s biggest problem areas.
Indeed, a few more injuries could see that impressive defensive record come unstuck – especially after the turn of the year when FA Cup, Capital One Cup, Premier League and Champions League fixtures begin to intertwine.
But we’re now just two months away from the transfer window reopening in January, offering Louis van Gaal the opportunity to strengthen his squad for the remainder of the campaign. With that in mind, here’s FIVE centre-backs the Old Trafford outfit should target in January.